mRNA Trojan Horse tricks cancer into making toxins to kill itself

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [mRNA Trojan Horse tricks cancer into making toxins to kill itself]( [Lipid nanoparticles carry mRNA sequences to cancer cells, causing them to produce toxins that kill the tumors]( Scientists have developed a new potential treatment for cancer that works in a similar way to the COVID-19 vaccines. The technique involves delivering mRNA molecules to cancer cells and tricking them into producing toxic proteins that kill the tumors. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Get a free Google Nest Doorbell with a 36-month ADT contract]( In a world where privacy seems hard to come by, it’s more important than ever to feel safe at home. Right now, ADT is offering a free installation of a Google Nest Doorbell with a 36-month contract—get your free quote here today! [Read more]( Medical [Anti-aging therapy is one step closer after successful primate trial]( [Boosting klotho expression after it naturally depletes could have vast anti-aging health benefits]( Promising results from the very first primate trial looking at the brain-boosting effects of longevity protein klotho has buoyed scientists and opens the door to human trials aimed at restoring cognitive function and other age-related conditions. [Read more]( Outdoors [Titanium KeyMaster crams a multitude of tools into a tiny package]( [Boasting more than a dozen features, EDC Monster's KeyMaster is the ultimate everyday carry tool]( If you’re looking for a versatile everyday carry multitool, EDC Monster has designed the 1-oz KeyMaster to pack a variety of tools in a sleek and compact design. Made from high-grade titanium, it's water-repellent and scratch- and wear-resistant. [Read more]( Marine [SealVans amphibious caravans are equally at home on land or water]( [On the water, the SealVans cruise at a maximum speed of 13 knots]( Turkish startup SealVans has launched two amphibious caravan models that combine the features of a boat and a traditional caravan. The amphibious vehicles are a unique solution for adventurous families who want to explore both land and sea. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fat-tire Cargo Buddy taps Bosch power for assisted city hauling]( [Like other ebikes from Ruff Cycles, the Cargo Buddy rolls on terrain-absorbing fat tires and sports touches of moto-inspired styling]( Ruff Cycles has so far built a bunch of moped-style and cruiser ebikes with fat tires and plenty of attitude. Now the company has announced its first cargo ebike, a front-loader called the Cargo Buddy that comes with banana seating and, yep, fat tires. [Read more]( Automotive [Fiat motors into electric compact crossover SUV space with the 600e]( [The big sister to the cute 500e city EV, the Fiat 600e is available as a standard RED edition and a premium La Prima model]( Stellantis-owned Italian car maker Fiat has announced a bigger sister for its 500e city car. The five-door 600e subcompact is designed for city life, but ready for weekend adventures beyond the city limits. [Read more]( Electronics [Sol Reader puts bookworms right inside their ebooks]( [The Sol Reader is priced at $350]( If you're a really avid reader, you may resent the visual distractions that keep you from becoming thoroughly immersed in a book. That's where the Sol Reader comes in, as it fills your vision with text. [Read more]( Space [Perseverance snaps photos of donut and cheese (-shaped rocks) on Mars]( [A strange Mars rock, captured by the Perseverance rover, that looks like a donut]( As far as landscapes go, Mars is pretty dull – it’s mostly just rocks and craters. But now the Perseverance rover has spotted a couple of particularly weird rocks that have been hollowed out in eerie shapes. [Read more]( Biology [Dogs’ brains perceive faces and bodies just like human brains do]( [A new study has compared MRI scans of pet dogs, such as Maeva pictured here, and humans and found that both use the same area of the brain to perceive faces]( Reading someone’s facial expressions or body posture is important for understanding their personality, emotions, motivations, or intent. But can dogs draw information from faces and bodies like we do? A new study has provided the answer. [Read more]( Space [A supernova went off right next to the young Sun – how did it survive?]( [Meteorites tell us that a supernova may have exploded near the Sun when it was still forming – but if so, how did the solar system survive the blast? A new study suggests an explanation]( Radioactive isotopes found in meteorites suggest a supernova went off right near the Sun as it was forming – but that should have blasted the young solar system away. So how did we survive? A new study proposes an explanation. [Read more]( Automotive [How Fernando Alonso almost gazumped the Pope's Ferrari]( [It all started when then Pope John Paul II (now Saint John Paul) met a Ferrari delegation at the Vatican in January 2005. Present were (from right to left), Ferrari President Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, Saint John Paul, Piero Ferrari, Michael Schumacher, Luca Badoer, Jean Todt, Rubens Barrichello, and 90 other Ferrari employees. The intention was to present the Pontiff with a scale model F2004 F1 car, but the event was profoundly moving and within a few hours of its conclusion, a 400th and final Ferrari Enzo had been pledged to the benefit of Tsunami victims: the Pope's Ferrari]( Blue-chip investment opps rarely include a lavish helping of fun, but one area where the two invariably coincide is the long-term ownership of vintage Ferraris, and this week served as a reminder of the potent force of rising Ferrari auction prices. [Read more]( Technology [World’s first phone and audio recorder to employ ChatGPT as a pocket PA]( [The device looks as sleek as your smartphone]( While there’s a lot of debate over how much AI will impact different industries, perhaps one job you won’t mind it taking is note-taking and transcribing. Enter the Plaud Note, which records phone calls and employs ChatGPT as a PA for your audio. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [People with dementia are still able to learn new things, study finds]( [A study has found that despite the memory loss and communication difficulties that come with dementia, people are still able to learn new things]( Dementia is frequently associated with negative assumptions concerning loss of memory and independence. But a new study has found that contrary to commonly held beliefs, it is possible for people with dementia to continue to learn despite the condition. [Read more]( Materials [Bioinspired color-changing material could warn of damaged goods]( [An Empa logo incorporating the cellulose-based display technology]( Imagine if there were inexpensive 3D-printed sensors that changed color to show us if something had gotten too warm or was subjected to too much stress. Well, there soon could be – and they'll biodegrade once discarded, to boot. [Read more]( Automotive [Iveco hauls in world record for heaviest weight towed by an electric van]( [Iveco's eDaily towed a linked convoy weighing in at more than 153 tonnes to secure the Guinness World Record for the heaviest weight towed by an electric van]( Last year, Italian multinational transport company Iveco launched an electric version of its "iconic" Daily workhorse diesel van. Now the eDaily has gone way beyond its towing capacity to drive into the Guinness World Record books. [Read more]( Electronics [Magmo Pro clings to iPhones, to auto-record phone calls]( [The Magmo Pro is presently on Kickstarter]( While the iPhone can do many things, it doesn't perform what would seem like a relatively simple task – recording phone conversations. The Magmo Pro lets iPhone users do so, without going through any complicated procedures. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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