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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Accidental Discovery Boosts Supercapacitor Energy Storage"

Cambridge scientists have discovered that disordered carbon electrodes in supercapacitors can store significantly more energy than their neater counterparts. This breakthrough could enhance the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors, which charge quickly and last for millions of cycles, making them a valuable complement to traditional batteries. The finding could also help reduce reliance on fossil fuels by improving the efficiency of renewable energy storage.

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Unintended Immune Response: 25% of Moderna and Pfizer Covid Vaccine Recipients Affected

A study conducted by Cambridge scientists has found that more than a quarter of individuals who received mRNA Covid vaccines, such as those developed by Moderna and Pfizer, experienced an unintended immune response due to a glitch in the way the vaccine was read by the body. This glitch led to the production of nonsensical proteins instead of the desired Covid spike protein, resulting in an immune system flare-up. While no adverse effects were observed, the study highlights the imperfections of mRNA vaccines and the potential for off-target effects. The researchers suggest that modifying the mRNA code can minimize these issues and improve safety without compromising efficacy. Updated vaccines using the improved mRNA code are already being developed for cancer treatments and other therapeutics.

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Unintended Immune Response: 25% of Moderna and Pfizer Covid Vaccine Recipients Affected

A study conducted by Cambridge scientists found that more than a quarter of individuals who received mRNA Covid vaccines, such as those developed by Moderna and Pfizer, experienced an unintended immune response due to a glitch in the way the vaccine was read by the body. This glitch led to the production of nonsensical proteins instead of the desired Covid spike protein, resulting in an immune system flare-up. While the vaccines still provided strong protection against the coronavirus, this off-target effect raises concerns for future mRNA vaccines, as it could potentially lead to the production of rogue proteins. However, the researchers have identified a solution by changing the mRNA code to minimize the use of the problematic component, improving safety without compromising efficacy. Updated vaccines using this improved mRNA code are already being developed for cancer treatments and other therapeutics.

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#cambridge-scientists #frameshifting #glitch

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Unintended Immune Response: A Quarter of Moderna and Pfizer Covid Jab Recipients Affected

A study conducted by Cambridge scientists found that more than a quarter of individuals who received mRNA Covid vaccines, such as those developed by Moderna and Pfizer, experienced an unintended immune response due to a glitch in the way the vaccine was read by the body. This glitch led to the production of nonsensical proteins instead of the desired Covid spike protein, resulting in an immune system flare-up. While no adverse effects were observed, the study highlights the imperfections of mRNA vaccines and the potential for off-target effects. The researchers propose a solution by modifying the mRNA code to minimize the glitch and improve safety without compromising efficacy.

via The Telegraph|

#cambridge-scientists #frameshifting #glitch