Rheumatoid arthritis protein discovery points to potential new therapy

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Rheumatoid arthritis protein discovery points to potential new therapy]( [The research is still in preliminary stages but if further validated it could lead to new classes of drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis]( A research team has discovered a novel mechanism in which a key protein drives the inflammatory damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The foundational finding could lead to entirely new pathways to treat this autoimmune disease affecting millions. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Achieve three-way obstacle avoidance with this 4K dual camera drone]( The drone industry is growing at alarming speeds, making it the perfect time to get one of your own. The Ninja Dragon Phantom Z 4K Dual Camera Drone has impressive photo and video capturing features and is now nearly 50% off. [Read more]( Automotive [VW adventure RV rides like panel van, lives like off-grid micro-lodge]( [The VW Crafter-based One prototype demonstrates NEXSD's aluminum body construction]( NEXSD looks to improve the quality of motorhomes with an aluminum construction lighter than a panel van but as spacious as a motorhome. Its "One" prototype is a moto-hauling B+ 4-sleeper ready to spend days or weeks living comfortably off-grid. [Read more]( Medical [Self-assembling molecules suffocate cancer cells within hours]( [Artist's impression of a new anti-cancer drug at work, using tiny hairs to block the oxygen supply of cells]( By deploying a newly-developed drug against a key energy source of cancer cells, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed a new way of eliminating them in mere hours. [Read more]( Photography [Soar with the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year winners]( [Gold - 9 - 13 Years. Anna’s Hummingbird, Calypte anna. Fremont, California, United States of America]( The winners of the world’s largest bird photography contest have been revealed featuring a spectacular array of avian sights, from a hummingbird catching a droplet of water to a gorgeous snap of a rock ptarmigan launching off the top of a mountain. [Read more]( Outdoors [Porsche will now sell you a pop-top roof camper for your 911 supercar]( [Having solved all other problems, Porsche will now sell you a rooftop camper for the 911 supercar]( How many times have you found yourself out bush-bashing in a Porsche 911, catching a breathtaking view after a gnarly river crossing and thinking "damnit, if only I had somewhere convenient to sleep right now?" If it's more than zero, you're in luck. [Read more]( Science [Lab-grown Wagyu beef morsels could be coming to a meat market near you]( [Omakase Beef Morsels are made of alternating layers of beef muscle and fat cells]( Although Wagyu beef is renowned for its rich marbling, it does still come from slaughtered cattle – a fact that doesn't sit well with many people. Steakholder Foods is developing an alternative, in the form of its 3D-printed Omakase Beef Morsels. [Read more]( Medical [Portable AirLift takes the muscle out of single-worker health care]( [With in-home care on the rise, frequently requiring patients to be moved by a solo worker, portable devices like the AirLift could save some backs and knees]( With the nursing workforce getting older, and more and more in-home care being done by just one worker, this super-portable, inflatable patient transfer device could help save a lot of backs and knees, by doing much of the heavy lifting. [Read more]( Bicycles [Evolve e-MTBs ride a fine line between high-end specs and affordability]( [Frey Bike's Evolve line of electric mountainbikes "is designed to maintain the high-end specs and reduce prices to make them more affordable for all riders"]( Frey Bike recently announced a new series of pedal-assist mountain bikes aimed at finding the perfect balance between high-end specs and an affordable price tag. The first ebikes in the range are the full-suspension Neo and Neo Pro. [Read more]( Architecture ["Vertical garden city" becomes Japan's tallest residential skyscraper]( [The new Toranomon towers flank the tallest skyscraper in Tokyo]( Ingenhoven Associates has completed work on a pair of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Featuring a bottom-heavy design enlivened by lush greenery, the tallest of the two towers is also Japan's tallest residential skyscraper. [Read more]( Automotive [400-mile electric Wagoneer S and rugged Recon lead Jeep's EV offensive]( [The all-new, all-electric Jeep Recon: "100% Jeep, 100% zero emission"]( Today Jeep made the next step toward its electric future, announcing plans for three all-electric models. That trio will be topped by a battery-powered Wagoneer promising up to 400 miles of range, joined by the rugged Recon electric off-roader. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Tiny House Sauvage embraces contemporary Scandinavian design]( [The Tiny House Sauvage is based on a double-axle trailer and measures 6 m (20 ft) long]( Tiny houses can all have a similar look to them, however Baluchon's Tiny House Sauvage eschews the typical cutesy cottage-like appearance in favor of a contemporary light-filled tiny house inspired by Scandinavian design. [Read more]( Photography [Fujifilm aims high for X-H2 mirrorless camera launch]( [The X-H2 mirrorless camera boasts the highest resolution in the X Series lineup for both stills and video]( Fujifilm has announced the launch of the X-H2 mirrorless camera, which boasts the highest resolution offered in the X Series range, as well as being the first APS-C camera able to record 8K/30p ProRes video internally. [Read more]( Physics [Oxford physicists create network of quantum-entangled atomic clocks]( [Oxford physicists have created the first quantum network of entangled atomic clocks]( University of Oxford physicists have linked two atomic clocks through quantum entanglement for the first time. The feat can help make these clocks so precise that they begin to approach the fundamental limit of precision set by quantum mechanics. [Read more]( Automotive [Rivian and Mercedes team up to accelerate production of electric vans]( [Rivian's bespoke electric delivery van for Amazon]( With the aim of bringing next-gen electric vans to the streets sooner rather than later, Rivian and Mecedes-Benz have entered a partnership to rapidly scale up their production, which they hope will also result in vans at an affordable price point. [Read more]( Biology [Protein that draws sperm to eggs could unlock new fertility treatments]( [Researchers have identified a new protein that helps eggs attract sperm, which may pave the way for new fertility treatments]( As many couples trying to conceive know, much can go wrong during that fateful meeting of sperm and egg. Now scientists have identified a new protein eggs use to draw in sperm, which could one day lead to new fertility treatments and contraceptives. [Read more]( Energy [Battery electrode transforms during use for faster charging]( [Before and after images show the rearrangement of atoms within niobium pentoxide to facilitate faster charging]( Scientists have demonstrated a new electrode material that could facilitate much faster charging for lithium batteries, and one that forms in a rather unusual way – through the charging process itself. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Surplex VR tech tracks full body position via a pair of shoes]( [An exploded view of a Surplex VR shoe, which contains 240 pressure sensors]( In most body-tracking VR systems, users have to wear sensors on various parts of their body, and/or they must remain within the confines of a base station. The Surplex system, however, is claimed to track body movements via a single pair of shoes. [Read more]( Automotive [Startup fuses camper van & UTV into new breed of off-road electro RV]( [Potential Motors provides more details about its Adventure 1 ORV ahead of its world debut at Overland Expo East in Virginia next month]( Potential Motors aims to create a new category of all-terrain vehicle, and its debut product does indeed look like a new species. The Adventure 1 UTV micro-camper has a narrow body, smart suspension, two-motor electric powertrain and camper interior. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Assistive MRBA robot is designed to detect and prevent falls]( [There are three versions of the MRBA robot – one for people weighing up to 80 kg (176 lb), one for people weighing up to 120 kg (265 lb) and one that "supports more dextrous movements"]( As their sense of balance deteriorates, seniors are at an increased risk of potentially debilitating falls. A new wearable assistive robot could help, by detecting and preventing such falls before they actually occur. 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