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Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
SABER Steering Committee Member Dr. Paula Brown Highlights Urgent Need for Scientific Clarity on Kratom at International Symposium
CLEVELAND, OH, May 8, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Dr. Paula Brown, a distinguished member of the Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) Steering Committee and Director of Applied Research at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, recently participated in the Fourth International Kratom Symposium, emphasizing the critical need for scientific clarity and regulatory oversight in the kratom industry. Dr. Brown, a recognized expert in natural health and food product research, addressed the complexities surrounding kratom, a botanical used traditionally in Southeast Asia and increasingly in the United States for pain relief, and increased focus to SunnySide Supplement Journal. She highlighted the confusion and misinformation in the marketplace, particularly concerning synthetic derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Dr. Brown asserted, 'Synthetic 7-OH is not kratom—it is a highly potent, unregulated chemical,' underscoring the potential public health risks associated with such products. (Read the articlehere.) The symposium, held in February, brought together leading researchers from institutions such as the University of Florida, Johns Hopkins University, and Universiti Sains Malaysia. Discussions focused on advancing scientific understanding of kratom's safety and efficacy, as well as addressing regulatory challenges. Dr. Brown emphasized the importance of distinguishing between traditional kratom products and synthetic isolates to ensure consumer safety and informed decision-making. As a member of the SABER Steering Committee, Dr. Brown continues to advocate for evidence-based policies and practices in the natural products industry. Her participation in the symposium reflects SABER's commitment to fostering scientific research and regulatory clarity in emerging sectors. About Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) The Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific understanding, regulation, and safe access to botanicals. Through research partnerships, policy advocacy, and public education, SABER works to ensure that natural products are studied responsibly, used safely, and regulated appropriately. To learn more, visit Media Contact Paloma Lehfeldt [email protected] ### SOURCE: Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
The National
30-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish energy technology firm falls into administration
Enteq Technologies suspended shares this morning after the firm announced the cease in trading. The AIM-listed company established its Aberdeen base in the city centre's Queen's Gardens at the end of 2023 but had warned of potential cashflow issues. Although it continued to develop its flagship SABER drilling technology, seen as a promising alternative to traditional rotary steerable systems, the share price of the company plummeted from £9 last April to just 43p at market close yesterday. READ MORE: Historic golf course rescued after huge flood shut it down The SABER Tool (Steer-At-Bit Enteq Rotary Tool)can be used in both oil and gas extraction as well as emerging sectors such as geothermal drilling and methane capture. The operations, engineering and manufacturing are all based in Houston, Texas, with their executive leadership based in Aberdeen and London. Customers are spread across the globe in North America, China, the Middle East, and Europe. The company's search for a buyer did not result in any offers, with a statement this morning, adding: 'Enteq continues to require funding however the Board now no longer considers that suitable funding can realistically be raised,' the company said in a statement. 'The board has continued to seek advice on its appropriate next steps, and regrettably has concluded that, after detailed consideration of the Company's current financial situation, it will not be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due and is therefore required to take the necessary steps to seek to preserve value for creditors. 'The board has consequently resolved to appoint Managing Directors from Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP as administrators to the Company. It is anticipated that the administrators will be appointed during the course of today or tomorrow.' The future of the company's staff and drilling technology is currently unclear.
South China Morning Post
05-04-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
China's molecular ‘elevator' boosts immunity 150-fold against cancer, viruses: scientists
China has unveiled its latest weapon in the battle against cancer – the world's most powerful vaccine booster , capable of amplifying immune responses to tumours and infections up to 150-fold, according to researchers. Advertisement The advance promises two potential benefits: enhanced treatments for malignancies such as melanoma and liver cancer and improved vaccine effectiveness against rapidly mutating coronaviruses, such as the one that led to Covid-19 This research was jointly conducted by researchers from Guangzhou's Sun Yat-sen University, Fudan University and Liaoning University, and published in the journal Nature on March 27. 'Delivering vaccine antigens to CD8+ T cells [which are important to immune defences] requires three critical steps: cytoplasmic entry into antigen-presenting cells (APCs), APC activation and endoplasmic reticulum targeting,' said Wang Ji, a researcher with the Institute of Precision Medicine at the First Affiliated Hospital of SYSU, who is the corresponding author of the study. Wang made the remarks in an interview with China Science Daily on March 28. The endoplasmic reticulum is often termed the cellular 'highway' that links sub-cellular structures such as the nucleus and cytoplasm. Advertisement Traditional vaccine delivery resembles something akin to guiding hikers to a mountain base. But the team's system SABER – which stands for STING Agonist-Based ER-Targeting Molecules – acts as a molecular 'elevator', bypassing cellular barriers to transport antigens directly to the ER, resolving the 'last-mile' delivery challenge. Experiments have shown that it functions like a dedicated 'courier', capable of accurately and effectively delivering antigens from the cytoplasm to the endoplasmic reticulum.
