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world3 hours ago•5 min saved

Maduro held in a high-security 'jail within a jail' in Brooklyn

Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, is being held in a high-security ‘SAMs’ unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center under special administrative measures that restrict outside contact while he faces narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges; his wife is in a separate unit, and Maduro has pleaded not guilty. The SAMs unit, refurbished after MCC Manhattan’s closure, houses up to 12 inmates with 24-hour surveillance and limited recreation, and his lawyers are seeking dismissal amid licensing disputes with OFAC.

via CBS News|

#brooklyn #maduro #metropolitan-detention-center

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Calcium Gate Leak Behind Statin-Related Muscle Pain, Study Finds

A new study links statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) to calcium leaking into muscle cells via the RyR1 channel when statins bind to it, a finding observed in mice using cryo-EM. This mechanism explains why about 10% of statin users experience muscle pain and suggests two potential remedies: redesign statins to avoid RyR1 binding or use Rycal drugs to close the calcium gates and prevent muscle weakness.

via ScienceAlert|

#calcium-influx #health #rhabdomyolysis

military-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine's Drone Takes Down 5 Russian SAMs in Impressive Video"

A video on social media shows Ukraine using a single "Shark" drone with powerful optical zoom to scout and destroy five Russian surface-to-air missile systems (SAMs). The drone, provided by energy company Okko as part of a charity project, helped pinpoint the locations of the SAMs, which were then targeted by HIMARS strikes. The Shark drone, weighing 27 pounds and equipped with a 30x optical zoom, is capable of flying up to 50 miles and reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour.

via Business Insider|

#drone #himars #military-technology