Saturday, April 24, 2021

Combined RT-qPCR and pyrosequencing of a Spike glycoprotein polybasic cleavage motif can uncover

CONCLUSIONS: The proposed protocol allows a specific and sensitive confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infections close to the detection limits of RT-qPCR. The tested biotinylated primers do not negatively affect the RT-qPCR pipeline and thus can be optionally applied to enable deeper inspection of RT-qPCR results by subsequent pyrosequencing. Moreover, due to the incremental transmission of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, we note that the used strategy can uncover (Spike) P681H allowing the pre-selection of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 candidate specimens for deep sequencing.

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From Publisher: Docwire News



Liz Hurley's flaunts cleavage with sexy toned bod in icy gold-chain bikini - Daily Star

Whats-more the gorgeous brunette looks amazingly comfortable and oozes confidence in every photo shoot she shares.

And her latest Instagram snap continues to turn up the heat and leave viewers hot under the collar.

Flaunting an icy blue biking Liz stands in the door way with her arms stretched out and above her head.

Her tummy looks sensationally toned and clearly shows that Liz continues to work out and takes her exercise seriously.

The two piece bikini is held together by gold chain bringing a snippet of elegance and flirtyness to the swimwear.

As always Liz's cleavage is the envy of women every wear as the bikini top can barely contain her phenomenal boobs.

In the post Liz writes: "Yes, yes, yes! Our Antibes Bikini is finally back in stock, in all sizes" - followed by three heart emojis.

It is not clear exactly where Liz is in the photo but she appears to be standing in front of a gorgeous room with a posh looking sofa positioned behind her.

Unsurprisingly people have been absolutely loving the post and it has received over 100,000 likes and over 2,000 comments from her adoring fans.

From Publisher: Dailystar.co.uk



Kylie Jenner Is Raising The Temperature In A Completely See-Through Bodysuit On

Kylie Jenner just showed us how she does business–and she did so in a VERY revealing pantsuit!

The beauty mogul hopped aboard her private jet dressed in head-to-toe white, along with a matching suit jacket, but our jaws dropped when we realized that the mesh material of the outfit meant it was practically see-through. All we can say is WOW!

READ MORE: Kylie Jenner’s Boobs Are Spilling Out In This Low-Cut Brown Bikini–How Did The Censors Let This Slide?!

Kylie showed off her full outfit–which featured crochet pants paired with a low-cut, lace-up crochet shirt–in a series of photos posted to her Instagram. She completed the sultry look with big hoop earrings and white crochet heels.

READ MORE: The Super Revealing Catsuit Trend Celebs Can’t Stop Wearing–Kylie Jenner’s Takes The Cake!

"It's business baby," the Kylie Cosmetics founder captioned her shots (which racked up 9.3 million likes). Her Instagram carousel included three different pictures: one of Kylie posing in a leather chair (inscribed with her initials!), another of her flaunting her cleavage, and a third where she gazed provocatively into the camera. Slay!

We already told you that mesh was going to be big this season ( Halle Berry and J.Lo are also fans), and of course, Kylie had to take the trend to the next level. But we think she might have outdone even herself with this getup!

READ MORE: Celebs Cannot Get Enough Of This Mesh Crop Top Trend–Kylie Jenner’s Is SO Skimpy!

It's far from the first time Stormi's mom has worn something OMG-worthy. Last month, she wore a totally NSFW bodysuit while dropping by the Kylie Cosmetics office. Complete with cleavage-baring cutouts, the baby blue catsuit made quite the stir--even though we suspect that it was just another day in the office for Kylie!

From Publisher: SheFinds



Resveratrol induces AMPK and mTOR signaling inhibition-mediated autophagy and apoptosis in

Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai). 2021 Apr 23:gmab042. doi: 10.1093/abbs/gmab042. Online ahead of print.

Resveratrol, a natural compound extracted from the skins of grapes, berries, or other fruits, has been shown to have anti-tumor effects against multiple myeloma (MM) via promoting apoptosis and inhibiting cell viability. In addition to apoptosis, autophagy also plays a significant role in anti-tumor effects. However, whether autophagy is involved in anti-MM activity of resveratrol remains unclear. In this study, human MM cell lines U266, RPMI-8226, and NCI-H929 were treated with resveratrol. Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and colony formation assay were used to measure cell viability. Western blot analysis was used to detect apoptosis- and autophagy-associated proteins. 3-Methyladenine (3-MA) was applied to inhibit autophagy. Results showed that resveratrol inhibited cell viability and colony formation via promoting apoptosis and autophagy in MM cell lines U266, RPMI-8226, and NCI-H929. Resveratrol promoted apoptosis-related proteins, Caspase-3 activating poly-ADP-ribose polymerase and Caspase-3 cleavage, and decreased the protein level of Survivin in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, resveratrol upregulated the levels of LC3 and Beclin1 in a dose-dependent way, indicating that autophagy might be implicated in anti-MM effect of resveratrol. Furthermore, 3-MA relieved the cytotoxicity of resveratrol by blocking the autophagic flux. Resveratrol increased the phosphorylation of adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase and decreased the phosphorylation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and its downstream substrates p70S6K and 4EBP1 in a dose-dependent manner, leading to autophagy. Therefore, our results suggest that resveratrol exerts anti-MM effects through apoptosis and autophagy, which can be used as a new therapeutic strategy for MM in clinic.

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From Publisher: Docwire News



Sephiroth's victory animation with the fiery background surprisingly loads the fastest in

It's been some time since PJiggles released a video from his "Useless Smash Facts" series. Since the last time, both Sephiroth and Pyra & Mythra have been released as DLC challengers.

As such, PJiggles' most recent video puts quite a bit of emphasis on useless facts regarding these new releases. Did you know that the victory screen will load faster if Sephiroth wins a match as opposed to any other character in the game?

Like most other characters, Sephiroth has three different victory animation screens. However, instead of using the same universal assets, the background on Sephiroth's win screen has been set ablaze — which serves as a tribute to a certain scene in Final Fantasy 7.

PJiggles also takes some time to talk about the censorship for Pyra & Mythra. The two end up showing a lot more skin in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 than in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Notably, Pyra's Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before her release was ironically less censored after she became a character. Mythra, on the other hand, always had her cleavage and legs covered up. This ended up becoming a DLC costume for Mythra in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

What's also interesting is how certain narrator voice clips are different between English and Japanese versions despite them both saying the exact same thing. In some cases, they're actually the exact same but the Japanese versions are louder.

From Publisher: EventHubs



A dual-targeting ruthenium nanodrug that inhibits primary tumor growth and lung metastasis via

BACKGROUND: Many studies have found that ruthenium complexes possess unique biochemical characteristics and inhibit tumor growth or metastasis.

CONCLUSIONS: Thus, we conclude that 2b targets tumors, inhibits tumor growth and prevents lung metastasis.

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From Publisher: Docwire News



Cincinnati Reds go out of their way to avoid controversy
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From Publisher: New York Post



Amanda Holden: I Can See Your Voice star flashes legs in skintight dress after backlash - Asume

I Can See Your Voice star Amanda Holden, 50, returned to screens this evening for the latest edition of the BBC show. Ahead of the show, she put on a jaw-dropping display on Instagram as she showcased her outfit for the evening.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge shared snaps of her posing in her eye-catching outfit on Instagram, in view of her 1.7 million followers.

The presenter confidently posed with her hands on her hips as she gave a sultry pose to the camera.

During the show this evening, Amanda was taken aback after Jimmy Carr jokingly said she “used” to be able to sing.

His swipe came as the celebrity investigator guessed whether a contestant was a good singer or not.

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From Publisher: Asume Tech



Sherri Shepherd Celebrates 54th Birthday With Hollywood Themed Photo Shoot | HelloBeautiful

Actress, comedienne, and talk show host Sherri Shepherd recently celebrated her 54th birthday (April 22) with a Hollywood-themed photoshoot and she looks absolutely stunning!

To celebrate the weight loss and her birthday, the Emmy-winning talk show host paid homage to Black women in Hollywood who’ve paved the way for generations to come in the entertainment industry. She tells People that the fun, classic Hollywood photoshoot was done “in the spirit of Dorothy Dandridge, Hattie McDaniel, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll and so many others.”

Wearing a variety of different looks, Sheri tapped into old-Hollywood glam wearing white, turquoise, and pink floor-length gowns that showed off her cleavage, hugged her waist and gave us a peek at her slimmed-down figure. Her hair and makeup matched the shoot’s aesthetic, channeling the style of 1930s Dorothy Dandridge mixed with a little 2021 flair.

Sherri shared some of the photos to her Instagram on her birthday, crediting her glam squad in the caption for achieving such gorgeous looks. “For my BIRTHDAY, I did a classic Hollywood photoshoot paying homage to the Black leading ladies I stand on the shoulders of + my health journey,” she captioned the IG photo set.

Sherri’s makeup artist, Latrice Johnson , also shared some of the photos to her own Instagram, shouting out the multifaceted entertainer on how amazing she looked.

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From Publisher: HelloBeautiful



High CO 2 levels drive the TCA cycle backwards towards autotrophy | Nature

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From Publisher: Nature



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