RPI researchers 3D-print hair follicles in lab grown skin
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A team led by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced they have successfully 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in a laboratory. The advancement marks the first time that the technology has been used for hair follicle generation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the team, their work has potential applications in regenerative medicine and dermatological testing, as hair follicles are integral to skin function and healing, while also being an entry point for topical drugs and cosmetics. The team's finding was published in the journal “Science Advances". “Our work is a proof-of-concept that hair follicle structures can be created in a highly precise, reproducible way using 3D-bioprinting. This kind of automated process is needed to make future biomanufacturing of skin possible,” said Pankaj Karande, Ph.D., an associate professor of chemical and biological e...St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass bill to ban open carry of guns
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen took a big step Friday in a push for new gun laws, formally passing a bill that would prohibit the open carrying of weapons within the City of St. Louis.Board Bill 107 now heads to the desk of Mayor Tishaura Jones after a third reading and board approval Friday. The bill is sponsored by 14th Ward Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. Concerns about open carry came to the forefront last summer after multiple people were shown in videos walking around downtown with their guns out in plain sight. Some of these situations were also linked to juvenile crime. Docs: Accused Clayton killer pointed gun at cops in March, released on bond As it stands, the legislation would prohibit the open carrying of firearms in the city of St. Louis except for law officers and those required to openly carry a gun as part of their official duty. The bill would not apply to those who are carrying a gun in a concealed manner and out of public view. According to the bill, an...49ers call up two rookies for potential NFL debuts vs. Bucs
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
SANTA CLARA — Halfway through their rookie seasons, cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. and center Corey Luciano are getting their first chance to suit up for the 49ers.Luter was activated Saturday off the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list while Luciano was elevated from the practice squad ahead of potential debuts Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Luter, a fifth-round draft pick from South Alabama, has been recovering the past five months from a knee injury, which may have involved a tibia fracture.His three-week evaluation window was opened Nov. 6, along with two short-term Injured Reserve candidates: cornerback Sam Womack (knee) and rookie defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring).“For sure it’s been a roller coaster, but being able to be in this position and come to this facility every day and just work, regardless of the situation, has been a blessing,” Luter said last week. “When you’re out and hurt, you get to observe a lot of things you don’t s...‘A really big help’: Hundreds receive Thanksgiving turkeys at food pantry giveaway in Livermore
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
Blanca Alvarez’s 12-year-old son Andres has been worried his family won’t have a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner this year.He loves when friends and relatives come together for the occasion and was deflated to learn his parents were unsure they could afford the traditional holiday meal.“The situation right now is very difficult,” his mother explained. “A lot of people don’t have money to spend on food, for kids, for everything.”But Andres no longer has to fret.Early Saturday morning, Alvarez, along with hundreds of other Alameda County residents, lined up outside St. Michael Catholic Church in Livermore to pick up donations of turkeys, boxed stuffing mix, canned cranberry sauce and other Thanksgiving fare.In all, the church served about 1,320 people during the food pantry giveaway, organizers said.“There’s people in need, and we need to share whatever wealth we have with them because we’re all in this world together,” ...One dead after fatal altercation with friend
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
(KRON) – An altercation between friends led to one’s death on Friday night in Santa Cruz.Santa Cruz police responded to a report of a fight call involving two subjects in the 600 block of Front Street at 10:58 p.m. on Nov. 17. Suspicious package prompts closure on O’Farrell Street Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male victim on the ground. According to police, SCPD, Santa Cruz Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics administered life-safe measures to the victim. However, the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to the police investigation, two men involved in the fight were friends visiting the Santa Cruz area from out of state. The two men were walking together in the 600 block of Front Street when an argument ensued for an unknown reason. Police said the argument led to a physical altercation where the victim fell to the ground and lost consciousness. The suspect remained on the scene and was arrested for voluntary manslaughter, police said. The v...Redwood City police ask public's help in locating missing woman
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
(BCN) -- The Redwood City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 34-year-old woman who has mental health issues and is at risk.Megan Quiroz was last heard from on Nov. 16, police said. There are no immediate details regarding her clothing, however, police describe her as a white female adult, is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, 165 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.Anyone with information is asked to notify the Redwood City Police Department at (650) 780-7100. Reference Case R23-11-0309.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.Garcia scores 14 points to lead Minnesota over SC Upstate 67-53
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 14 points and Minnesota defeated South Carolina Upstate 67-53 on Saturday.The Spartans’ Trae Broadnex tied the game at 31-all with a bucket to open the second half but two free throws by Elijah Hawkins restored a lead that the Golden Gophers (3-1) would keep.Trailing by 11, the Spartans (2-3) got within six points with 4 1/2 minutes left on a six-point run capped by Miguel Ayesa’s 3-pointer. But Minnesota outscored SC Upstate 10-1 the rest of the way with Garcia scoring the final six points on a three-point play then a 3-pointer with 23 seconds remaining.Garcia was 6-of-12 shooting with six rebounds. Minnesota shot 40% and helped themselves at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 19. SC Upstate’s Justin Bailey scored 14 points, Broadnex had 13 and Ahmir Langlais scored 12 along with eight rebounds. The Spartans shot 34%.SC Upstate plays at Ball State and Minnesota is host to Arkansas-Pine Bluff in games Tuesday.___ Get poll ale...Holy Cross beats Georgetown 31-10 on Saturday to clinch at least a share of the Patriot League title
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Sluka threw for one touchdown and rushed for two more, and Holy Cross beat Georgetown 31-10 on Saturday to clinch at least a share of the Patriot League title.Holy Cross (7-4, 5-1 Patriot League) won its eighth straight in the series with Georgetown (5-6, 3-3).The Crusaders are the first team in conference history to win five straight Patriot League championships. Lafayette also finished 5-1 for its eighth league title.Sluka was 7-of-14 passing for 123 yards, and he carried it 27 times for 161 yards. Jalen Coker recorded his 15th touchdown of the season on a 16-yard grab in the second quarter for a 17-3 lead.Tyler Purdy also rushed for 106 yards, on just eight carries, for Holy Cross. Phoenix Dickson scored on his only rush of the game.Tyler Knoop threw for 184 yards and a touchdown for Georgetown. Jimmy Kibble had five catches for 84 yards and a score.___ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college footb...Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram.“I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to the extreme temperatures in Rio,” the singer said in a handwritten note posted on her Instagram account. “The safety and well being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to and always will come first.”The cause of death for Ana Clara Benevides Machado, the young woman who sought medical attention at Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium during Friday’s show, has not yet been announced. The office of Rio’s public prosecutor opened a criminal investigation and said Benevides’ body was being examined. Benevides’ death shook many people in Brazil. She had taken her first flight ever to travel from the country’s center-west regio...No. 13 Mississippi routs Louisiana-Monroe 35-3 with help of three straight TDs in third quarter
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:31:05 GMT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — After struggling in the first half, Jaxson Dart and No. 13 Mississippi put away Louisiana-Monroe.Dart threw for three touchdowns on three consecutive third-quarter series as No. 13 Mississippi used a strong second half to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 35-3 on Saturday.“I was super frustrated. We weren’t playing good at all,” Dart said. “But a lot of guys spoke up in the dressing room and I’m happy with how we fixed it in the second half.”Ole Miss (9-2, 5-2 SEC, No. 13 CFP) struggled to a 7-3 halftime lead over the Sun Belt Conference Warhawks (2-9, 0-8) before Dart capped consecutive touchdown drives of 78, 60 and 60 yards to build a 28-3 cushion.“I was not pleased with the start,” coach Lane Kiffin said. “I was very surprised we came out like that. Flat. The players were challenged at halftime to reset, bring their own energy and I was pleased with 21-0 in the third quarter.”Dart finished 24 of 31 passing for 310 yards, including touchdown passes of 13, 2 and 58 yard...Latest news
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