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A new oral antiviral drug candidate, administered before or after direct contact or airborne infection with canine distemper virus, which causes measles-like disease in ferrets, blocks transmission of the virus and reduces clinical symptoms, according to research published in the same journal. natural microbiology By researchers at Georgia State University’s Center for Translational Antiviral Research (CTAR). This study investigated whether prophylactic (just before or after exposure) administration of the recently developed clinical candidate GHP-88310 (described in Science Advances), a broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral polymerases, prevents viral transmission through close contact or airborne transmission. This result indicates that GHP-88310 efficiently blocks…

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technology package to help governments and communities implement seven proven measures to reduce drowning. Nearly 300,000 people drown every year around the world, and drowning remains one of the 10 leading causes of death for children aged 5-14. Many of these deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells, household water storage containers, and swimming pools. More than 90% of drownings occur in low- and middle-income countries. Climate change is increasing the risk of drowning. Extreme weather events such as floods, storms and heat…

Researchers in Sweden are studying how the country’s mineral resources could support cleaner production of rare earth elements (REEs) and the powerful magnets made from them. As part of his research field on sustainable materials and material flows, Martin Thalberg is investigating whether Swedish mineral deposits could form the basis of a more sustainable magnet industry. Many of the materials needed for clean energy systems and advanced technologies are still produced through processes that have significant environmental costs. For example, rare earth magnets are mainly manufactured in China, where environmental regulations and industrial standards are different from those in Sweden.…

A new study by Dallas-based researchers finds that nearly all of the region’s waterways are contaminated with microplastics.A report from the Texas Center for Environmental Research and Policy urges policymakers to take steps to regulate waste that ends up in the state’s waters.”Today’s report finds that microplastics are an almost invisible constant in Texas’ waterways,” Ian Seamans, an environmental advocate with Texas City Hall, said at a press conference Thursday. “So whether you’re fishing on the Gulf Coast, swimming in the Hill Country, or paddling, for example, on White Rock Lake here in Dallas, microplastics can be present there as…

New research published in positive psychology journal It suggests that collective well-being depends more on building supportive communities than simply on individuals pursuing personal pleasure. This research provides evidence that a communitarian approach that fosters an environment in which societies care for others can be highly effective in increasing national well-being. Understanding the factors associated with improved well-being is a major goal of social science and public policy. Ewa Parikot, a postdoctoral researcher at the Macropsychology Laboratory at the Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, pointed out that there can be a disconnect between individual happiness and…

Sharon Klovsek and her husband moved to the woods of Rowan County to be closer to nature and family. What she didn’t expect was to be told by a gas company representative that a proposed 30-inch diameter pipeline would run through her yard. The route of the proposed pipeline across their front yard was not disclosed when they bought the land and home last year. After she agreed to have a surveyor come to her property, they said the large oak tree would also need to be removed. “We were blindsided,” Klovsek, a Chicago native, said in a phone interview.…

Could the oil industry be held responsible for fueling the heatwave that led to the woman’s death? That’s the question at the heart of a new lawsuit in Washington state. Misty Leon’s mother died from overheating during the hottest day in state history in June 2021, when temperatures soared to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists said an unusual heat dome descending on the Pacific Northwest would have been “virtually impossible” without climate change. So last year, Leung sued ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, Shell and other oil majors for wrongful death, accusing them of deceiving the public about the devastating consequences of fossil…

Amid debate over whether the political influence of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is waning, new legislation introduced in the Senate on Wednesday shows that concerns about ultra-processed foods continue to upend the usual partisan positions in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont), would ban junk food advertising to children and require the Food and Drug Administration to put strong warning labels on ultra-processed foods that are high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. An earlier version of the bill was repealed when Sanders introduced it in 2024, but that was before President Trump appointed MAHA…

People with the APOE2 type of the apolipoprotein E gene tend to live longer and have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have known about its benefits for years, but the biological reasons behind it remained unclear. A new study from the Buck Institute on Aging, published in the journal Aging Cell, suggests that APOE2 protects neuronal DNA and helps stave off aging. Senescence, a state in which cells become damaged and dysfunctional, is common with age and is thought to contribute to neurodegeneration. This result indicates that APOE has a role beyond its well-known involvement in cholesterol transport.…

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Pregnant women exposed to the widely used herbicide glyphosate may face an increased risk of premature birth, according to one of the largest studies ever to examine this link. The study was led by NYU Langone Health and environmental pollution, Pregnant women with higher exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, were shown to have a significantly higher risk of premature spontaneous delivery. Previous studies have shown an association between glyphosate exposure and shorter gestation periods, but the New York University study is one of the…