Scientists turn toxic pesticide into treatment against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

N-Aryl-C-nitroazoles are an important class of heterocyclic compounds. They are used as pesticides and fungicides. However, these substances could be toxic to humans and cause mutations. As they are not frequently used, there is little data about them in the medicinal chemistry literature. However, it has been suggested recently that the groups of compounds that are traditionally avoided can help to fight pathogenic bacteria.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-scientists-toxic-pesticide-treatment-antibiotic-resistant.html

South Africa hopes to begin virus vaccinations next month

South Africa, which has been hard hit by a second wave of coronavirus cases, hopes to obtain its first vaccine doses next month, the health minister announced Sunday.

Five things to know about landmark UK vaccine

Cheap and easy to store, the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine which is to be rolled out in Britain on Monday has given a significant boost to the global fight against coronavirus.

Brazil wildfires surge again in 2020

The number of wildfires in Brazil increased 12.7 percent last year to a decade-high, according to official figures likely to add to pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government over the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a 'glimmer of hope'

The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday.

Brazil wildfires surge again in 2020

The number of wildfires in Brazil increased 12.7 percent last year to a decade-high, according to official figures likely to add to pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government over the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-brazil-wildfires-surge.html

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

Countries across the world tightened restrictions on their populations Saturday to fight a resurgence in the coronavirus, as the European Union offered to help drug companies expand vaccine production to improve distribution "bottlenecks".

Hungary cools on Russian Covid jab, scolds EU on vaccines

Hungary is unlikely to use Russia's coronavirus vaccine due to its limited production capacity, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Sunday while criticizing the EU's vaccine acquisition approach.

US marks 277,000 COVID cases in 24 hours, a new record

The United States on Saturday saw its highest number yet of coronavirus cases recorded in one day, with more than 277,000 infections.

UK's Johnson warns of more lockdown measures as virus soars

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that more onerous lockdown restrictions in England are likely as the country reels from a new coronavirus variant that has pushed infection rates to their highest recorded levels.

Egypt approves Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

Egypt has approved the use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharma giant Sinopharm with its rollout to start later in January, the health minister said.

Israel plans 2 million vaccinated by end of January

Israel said Sunday two million people will have received a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination by the end of January, a pace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasts is the world's fastest.

California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages

As communities across the country feel the pain of a surge in coronavirus cases, funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must turn away grieving families as they run out of space for the bodies piling up.

In Somalia, COVID-19 vaccines are distant as virus spreads

As richer countries race to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Somalia remains the rare place where much of the population hasn't taken the coronavirus seriously. Some fear that's proven to be deadlier than anyone knows.

Aquarium agrees to delay beluga whale delivery amid lawsuit

A Connecticut aquarium has agreed to delay its acquisition of five beluga whales for research amid a lawsuit by an animal rights group trying to stop the delivery.

India OKs AstraZeneca and locally made COVID-19 vaccines

India authorized two COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, paving the way for a huge inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic in the world's second most populous country.

Author Peter Stoddard Produces CD of Lewis Grizzard Humor Few Have Heard Since 1981

Many consider Lewis Grizzard to be the finest humorist America ever produced. His books and recordings are still popular 26+ years after he left us in 1994 at the tender age of 47. Called the Will Rogers or Mark Twain of the South, Lewis Grizzard is easier to relate to by virtue of his contemporary messages. In 1981 Ronald Reagan had just been elected, and the Georgia Bulldogs had just won a National Championship. [PR.com]

Aquarium agrees to delay beluga whale delivery amid lawsuit

A Connecticut aquarium has agreed to delay its acquisition of five beluga whales for research amid a lawsuit by an animal rights group trying to stop the delivery.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-aquarium-beluga-whale-delivery-lawsuit.html

Four Ways to IT Gateways: Venkat Guntipally Reveals Unconventional Tips to Become an IT Expert

In an online weekly podcast, Venkat Guntipally shared his technical tips exclusively for aspiring IT professionals. Being an expert in product development, web architectures, SaaS, and System integration, Venkat Guntipally shared some self-tested noteworthy solutions learnt through his experience of more than a decade in IT sector. Venkat Guntipally is a dynamically skilled and impeccable IT professional who is serving [PR.com]

New Year Celebration Release: Randy Berlin Wasn't Really “Born to Die”

Randy Berlin celebrates New Year with the release of a new song with a video clip after almost 2 years since his last YouTube official release. This would be the first single of his first compilation album called: “Stars, Vol. 1." [PR.com]

Personal Life Coaching Professional Trish Bell Unveils Quirky New “Introspection Meditation” Technique Inspired by Hollywood Cinema Storyline

“Inception” gave you the ability to explore a dream within a dream. “Introspection” gives you the ability to explore a meditation within a meditation (inside of another meditation). [PR.com]