GlassWorm Supply-Chain Attack Abuses 72 Open VSX Extensions to Target Developers
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new iteration of the GlassWorm campaign that they say represents a “significant escalation” in how it propagates through the Open VSX registry. “Instead of requiring every malicious listing to embed the loader directly, the threat actor...
‘Magic mushroom’ derivative could heal without hallucinations, sparking hope for new therapies
A not-so-trippy ‘magic mushroom’-derived compound may offer a way of treating certain neuropsychiatric conditions, without hallucinatory side effects. Scientists from the University of Padova (Italy) have synthesized a modified version of psilocin, the active form of psilocybin, which maintains...
Nanomedicine and Applications in Cancer: an authors’ perspective
Having worked closely together on nanoparticle design and ligand capping for several years, Imran Saleem, Professor in Nanomedicine at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU; UK), and Ahmed AH Abdellatif, Professor of Pharmaceutics (Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia), have recently...
How jumping ‘DNA parasites’ destabilize the cancer genome
Original story from the Center for Genomic Regulation (Barcelona, Spain). Ancient genetic fragments reshape cancer genomes years before diagnosis. A study published in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, destabilize the cancer genome....
Why Are Platform Ecosystems — Like Salesforce — Often Targeted?
Why is Salesforce — and other platforms like it — such an attractive target to cybercriminals? Continue reading →
With FDA go ahead, a China biotech notches a first in cell therapy testing
The trial clearance for Shanghai-based Unixell is another step forward for the rapidly advancing Chinese biotech ecosystem, which has invested heavily in cell and gene therapy technology. Continue reading →
GSK’s RSV vaccine wins broader FDA clearance
The approval represents a win in what’s been a difficult regulatory environment of late for vaccine makers, and could boost uptake of a shot that’s posted flattening sales after an initially strong launch. Continue reading →
Journalists Talk Medicaid Work Mandate in Georgia and Wage Garnishment Bill in Colorado
KFF Health News southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed Medicaid work requirements on WUGA’s The Georgia Health Report on March 6. Click here to hear Whitehead on The Georgia Health Report. Read Whitehead’s “New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults...
Arden Cho Layers Metallic Texture With Crystal-capped Sergio Rossi Pumps at the WIF Oscars Nominees Celebration
The “KPop Demon Hunters” star wore the pointed heels with a chainmail-style Cong Tri minidress. Continue reading →