Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a peptide which can disrupt the way bacteria forming abscesses behave. Abscesses are bacterial-induced lesions that are responsible for 3.2 million emergency room visits every year in the United States. Because antibiotics seldom work on them, standard treatment for abscesses involves cutting out the infected tissue or draining it.
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Caffeine may help in the fight against Parkinson’s, Says New Study
U of S Scientists have found caffeine based compounds prevent the death of brain cells which produce dopamine. Parkinson’s disease attacks the nervous system, causing uncontrolled shakes, muscle stiffness, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly in middle-aged and elderly people. It is caused by the loss of brain cells (neurons) that produce dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter that allows neurons to “talk” …
Read More »Baby girl found alive in suitcase with skeleton in Hanover
A woman has been arrested after a suitcase containing a living baby and an infant’s skeleton was found in her flat. Hannover police said a 19-year-old man living with the woman in the northern city discovered the case on Thursday and reported it to police.
Read More »‘Jurassic World 2’ will be ‘scarier and suspenseful’, Says Colin Trevorrow
Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow has come forward to shed light on the upcoming sequel, which he say swill be “more suspenseful and scary” than the original. On what to expect in the film: “It will be more suspenseful and scary. It’s just the way it’s designed; it’s the way the story plays out. I knew I wanted [J.A.] Bayona …
Read More »2017 Hyundai Elantra Aims to Be Roomier and More Refined (Video)
We miss the brash, buzzy looks, for sure—but the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is now one of the most refined economy cars on the road. My first impression of the 2017 Elantra was one of conflict. The car made its official debut at the 2015 LA Auto Show, and although it is more classically attractive than the 2016 version, the sixth-generation …
Read More »ISPs deliver speeds faster than advertised, says CRTC-commissioned report
Canadian wireline Internet Service Providers (ISPs) deliver speeds that on average meet or exceed their advertised download and upload speeds, according to an independent study by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). This is the first-ever national, independent study on broadband performance in Canada. Participating ISPs included all the main wireline service providers in Canada, with the exception of …
Read More »Universal Orlando: Virtual reality of Repository at Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Orlando introduces a scary virtual reality experience titled “Repulsitory” in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. This attraction has already been launched two weeks ago but fans can get a sneak peak of the attraction on Thursday evening. Tickets are $49.99 and reservations are required. The virtual-reality experience, which is available on select nights through Oct. 31, brings guests …
Read More »Good Samaritan Frees Skunk From Coke Can Hell (Video)
One man proved that heroes do indeed walk among us by bravely saving a skunk whose head was stuck in a Coke can. If you come across an animal that is entangled or trapped in a piece of garbage, you should try to do something to help that animal get free. But what if that animal turns out to be …
Read More »Infiniti Executive Confirms, No More Convertibles ‘Report’
Infiniti has no intention to offer high-performance variants of its models to rival the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. Not yet at least. The information was revealed to Motoring by Infiniti executive Gerardo Carmona, who heads the Japanese luxury brand’s product strategy and blamed low sales for the Q60 Convertible’s demise. Infiniti sold just 3,949 Q60s in the United …
Read More »2017 Subaru Crosstrek Redesign, Release Date (Video)
The new 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is a versatile vehicle that offers a go-anywhere gusto in a small package. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek redesign At first glance, you expect more from 2017 Subaru Crosstrek . More traction, more maneuverability, more dynamics. However, the CVT really does not give what models of this brand are usually able. Which is not true about the …
Read More »Audi Cancels its 420-HP Four-Cylinder Engine “Report”
German carmaker Audi has shelved its high-power tubocharged four cylinder engine codenamed EA888 which was first seen in the Audi TT quattro sport concept car from 2014. At the media launch for the upcoming TT RS, Audi Quattro engineering head Stephen Reil said Volkswagen would not be going forward with the immensely-powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder motor seen in the 2014 TT …
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