The Tycoon2FA phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that Europol and partners disrupted on March 4 has already returned to previously observed activity levels.
Microsoft led the technical disruption, which involved seizing 330 domains part of Tycoon2FA’s backbone infrastructure that included control panels and phishing pages used in attacks.
However, the disruption caused by the law enforcement was short-lived, as CrowdStrike noticed the cybercrime service return to normal operational volumes within days.
What if we built entire planets around tiny black holes? Explore engineered micro worlds, artificial gravity, and the future of compact megastructures.
Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur. Watch my exclusive video Lazarus Protocols: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur–… out Practical Engineering: https://nebula.tv/practical-engineeri… 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall… 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: / isaacarthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-a… 👥 Facebook Group: / 1,583,992,725,237,264 📣 Reddit Community: / isaacarthur 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: / isaac_a_arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: / discord Credits: Micro Planets — Building Artificial Worlds with Black Hole Cores Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Graphics from Jeremy Jozwik & Ken York Music Courtesy of Chris Zabriskie & Stellardrone Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Small Worlds, Big Numbers 7:54 What to make it from? 11:53 What is a Micro Planet, and what is it like? 17:50 So could you go even smaller? 21:20 Nebula. Check out Practical Engineering: https://nebula.tv/practical-engineeri…
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Cancer prevention might be simpler than we think. Elephants, whales, and sharks have dozens of copies of the p53 gene, which shuts down cancerous cells. We only have one copy, making us more susceptible.
A new immunotherapy drug has demonstrated early promise in a recent prostate cancerclinical trial. The drug, called VIR-5500, is a “masked T-cell engager”. This type of immunotherapy ignites our own immune arsenal to fight cancer.
In the trial, which is still in progress and has not yet undergone peer review, patients with advanced prostate cancer who had failed to respond to other treatments were given VIR-5500.
Remarkably, initial findings showed that in the patients who received the highest doses, 82% saw reductions in their PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels – a commonly used measure of prostate cancer.
Analyzing samples of mummies from different dynastic periods showed how the mixtures of substances used in mummification became more complex with time.
Microscopic sensors that are as thin as a strand of hair but capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously could revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like cancer. Researchers from Adelaide University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the University of Stuttgart in Germany worked together to develop the tiny sensors using state-of-the-art, ultrafast 3D micro-printing technology.
The unique sensors target specific biomarkers and are printed directly onto the tip of optical fibers. They’re able to monitor several signals at the same time, including temperature and chemical changes. The paper is published in the journal Advanced Optical Materials.
“This breakthrough could lead to next-generation medical tools that track disease, guide treatment and monitor the body in real time,” said Associate Professor Shahraam Afshar, the project’s lead researcher from Adelaide University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing.
Chinese researchers have developed a novel and highly efficient mitochondrial capsule transplantation therapy, achieving the safe and efficient transplantation of healthy mitochondria into cells and tissues for the first time. This new therapy can significantly alleviate symptoms of severe diseases such as Parkinson’s disease.
According to the study, published in the journal Cell, the therapy proposes a brand-new strategy in the field of regenerative medicine, shedding fresh light on intervention in refractory diseases caused by mitochondrial dysfunction, such as mitochondrial genetic diseases and neuron degenerative disorders.
Mitochondria are organelles that refer to specialized subunits with specific functions in cells. Mitochondria function like power plants in cells, continuously converting nutrients into energy for life activities. They are also the only organelles in human cells that possess their own genome.
Aging is a complex biological process characterized by the gradual decline of physiological and molecular functions and increased susceptibility to age-associated diseases. Emerging evidence indicates the role of mRNA quality control mechanisms in the regulation of aging and longevity. This review focuses on the function of mRNA surveillance mechanisms, including nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD), nonstop decay (NSD), and no-go decay (NGD), in aging and age-related diseases. We discuss the critical roles of these pathways in maintaining mRNA quality and preventing the accumulation of aberrant transcripts, which can contribute to aging and age-related disorders.
Metabolic demands and mechanisms of nutrient uptake shape T cell function and offer new therapeutic opportunities, but selective targeting remains challenging. Here, in vivo CRISPR screens show that CD4 T cell metabolism and nutrient uptake vary based on both cell subset and the tissue and inflammatory site.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and fuels memory loss. By using a new compound to break apart this deadly duo, researchers were able to slow disease progression, protect brain cells, and even reduce hallmark amyloid buildup.
