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Essential oils from the genus Piper promote antinociception bymodulating TRP channels and anti‐inflammatory effects in adultZebrafish
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Essential oils from the genus Piper promote antinociception by modulating TRP channels and anti‐inflammatory effects in adult Zebrafish
The Piper genus, known for its pharmacological potential, comprises 2,263 species primarily found in tropical regions. Despite recent advancements in pain therapies, the demand for more effective and well-tolerated analgesics and anti-inflammatories, particularly for chronic pain, remains.
COMPOSITION, ANTIBIOFILM, AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF VOLATILE OILS FROM GEOPROPOLIS OF DIFFERENT STINGLESS BEES’ SPECIES
Abstract The propolis volatile oils (VO) have aroused interest due to their biological activities, including the antimicrobial one. Geopropolis samples were collected from Melipona bicolor schencki, M. compressipes manaosensis, M. fasciculata, M. quadrifasciata, M. marginata and M. seminigra merrillae hives in Santa Catarina (SC, Brazil).
COMPOSITION, ANTIBIOFILM, AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF VOLATILE OILS FROM GEOPROPOLIS OF DIFFERENT STINGLESS BEES’ SPECIES
Abstract The propolis volatile oils (VO) have aroused interest due to their biological activities, including the antimicrobial one. Geopropolis samples were collected from Melipona bicolor schencki, M. compressipes manaosensis, M. fasciculata, M. quadrifasciata, M. marginata and M. seminigra merrillae hives in Santa Catarina (SC, Brazil).
Efflux Pump (QacA, QacB, and QacC) and β-Lactamase Inhibitors? An Evaluation of 1,8-Naphthyridines against Staphylococcus aureus Strains
Abstract : The bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus presents a variety of resistance mechanisms, among which the expression of β-lactamases and efflux pumps stand out for providing a significant degree of resistance to clinically relevant antibiotics. The 1,8-naphthyridines are nitrogen heterocycles with a broad spectrum of biological activities and, as such, are promising research targets.
HyperX Cloud MIX Buds
HyperX releases the HyperX Cloud MIX Buds, a new set of earbuds that are designed to compete with full-sized gaming headsets. I have reviewed HyperX’s selection of cloud headsets in the past. They have included wired, wireless, 2.4ghz, and Bluetooth features. They were also fairly large and relatively light compared to other headsets on the market.
The HyperX Clutch Wireless Gaming Controller
HyperX has a great new controller for those of you looking to stream and play your games anywhere and on any platform with the new Clutch! I have written extensively in the past about hybrid controllers that are used for mobile gamers like the Rotor Riot iOS Game and Drone Controller. I have for the most part found them to be adequate but nothing that really stood out as the breakthrough ultra portable and ultra compatible controller that I have been waiting for. That was until now.
HyperX Wireless Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse
HyperX introduces an all-new wireless ultralight gaming mouse into the arena with the Pulsefire Haste. HyperX has consistently made some of the best gaming peripherals to date. Matching both quality with affordability, this company has set itself up as a model of consistency when it comes to performance. So with that in mind, I prepared myself for the coming of their new Pulsefire Haste wireless gaming mouse.
Gryphon Parental Control Router & Mesh Wi-Fi System
Gryphon releases some new home networking products with GeekDads and GeekMoms in mind for those looking to upgrade in 2022. These days GeekParents are always fighting a war between letting their children ingest quality online content and keeping them safe from hackers and adult material. This is nothing new but routers that help assist in this war are coming to the forefront, and Gryphon is on the front lines. What is it?
The Perfect iPad Mini 6 Case
It’s great getting the latest new tech gadget, but that also means good cases can be hard to find. This was the scenario I found myself in with the new iPad mini 6. Very new device, and not a lot of cases to choose from made worse by my (apparently) difficult to meet case needs. I wanted to write aout my quest for the perfect iPad mini 6 case as I suspect other people will like the case I found just as much as I do. What case do I get for my new iPad mini 6?
Agatha Christie's Mystery of Hunter's Lodge Game
Hunt A Killer creates an amazing new game module by adding work from one of the greatest mystery writers in history, Agatha Christie, with the Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge. What happens when you combine all the best elements of puzzle-solving, mystery, role play, and party games? Chances are you get Hunt A Killer’s new game module Agatha Christie’s Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge. As a lover of all the things listed above, I opened my first Hunt A Killer Box with wonder and glee.
IOGear Kalibur Gaming Accessories for the Holidays
IOGEAR has a great assortment of gaming peripherals for sale this holiday, including their Symmetetre II Pro Gaming Mouse, SURFAS II Gaming Mouse Mat, and HVER PRO X RGB Optical-Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Switch). SYMMETRE II Pro FPS Gaming Mouse IO Gear has a good answer for gamers looking for a quality gaming mouse with the Symmetere II Pro. The SYMMETRE II Pro is a very nice-looking low-profile gaming mouse that offers many of the things gamers are looking for.
Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station for the Holidays
Skip to content Jackery is offering some wonderful discounts on its most popular power backups this holiday season. We here at Geekdad.com have written extensively about how great Jakery products are for families on the go. That is why I would love to recommend that you take a trip over to Jakery’s website this week and check out the holiday savings they are offering.
Snow Candy Glitter Galaxy Sleds for Christmas!
Skip to content Snow Candy releases their new Glitter Galaxy pool and snow sled tubes just in time for the holiday season! Living in New England, a great part of my upbringing was spent cascading down slopes at the local park on cheap plastic or rubber sleds and innertubes. These days my son can ride in style with the tubes available, such as the Snow Candy Glitter Galaxy. Coming in at 48″ the Glitter Galaxy is a big and burly tube that can handle young and old sledders.
'Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall' VR
Warhammer jumps into the virtual world with Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall VR. If you are a constant reader of GeekDad and GeekMom then you know that we love some Warhammer on these sites. When you combine that love for the classic game with our geeky desire for all things VR then you understand that Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall was a must-play for the GeekDad team. Age of Sigmar is a fantasy world in the universe of Warhammer where magic and the undead hold a great deal of power.
Doctor Who The Edge of Reality
Doctor Who The Edge of Reality brings back everyone’s favorite timelord in a sequel to 2019’s Doctor Who the Edge of Time. To be honest, Doctor Who’s The Edge of Reality is more of a remake than a sequel to the Edge of Time. The first game was a VR title and the new one can be played on standard 3D desktops and consoles. When I first reviewed Doctor Who the Edge of Time my response was that it was a slightly about average VR that was worth the very affordable price tag it had been given.
Car and Driver Intellidash Pro Review
Car and Driver releases a solution to those of us with older vehicles that want the great features that you get from Apple Car Play and Android Auto: the Intellidash Pro. If you are like me, you may not drive a new vehicle or even one that is less than ten years old. I myself drive a 2008 Toyota Prius. I love my car and it had some great technology for 2008. Sadly, we live in 2021 and the features in my Prius no longer match those in my wife’s 2021 Kia Forte.
Interview With Dr. Mego Paul Clarke
If you are a GeekParent of a certain age then the word MEGO holds a special place in your heart. Since my grandmother purchased my first Mr. Spock Mego I have been a lifelong lover of the 8-inch cloth-covered figures that adorn the shelves and walls of my office. GeekDad was excited to be able to sit down with Paul Clarke the man known as Dr. Mego to discuss how things have been going since Mego’s return four years ago.
Dark Matter Collider TKL Gaming Keyboard
Monoprice delivers an amazing tenkeyless gaming keyboard with Cherry MX switches at an amazing price this holiday season, the Dark Matter Collider TKL Gaming Keyboard. If you have been a hardcore tech geek in recent generations, you probably have purchased some products from monoprice.com. If you have, you know that Monoprice has been offering quality technology at affordable prices for years.
Pamu Z1 Earbuds - GeekDad
Padmate releases some amazingly good and affordable earbuds with their new Pamu Z1. I am very jaded when it comes to earbuds. I have owned a lot, tested a lot, and have thrown out a lot of would-be great hearing devices. So when I received a new set from a Chinese company that had been previously unknown to me I was very skeptical. Truth be told I was expecting something with a performance quality that I could get from a TJ MAXX or Five Below.
Keymander 2 Mobile by Kaliber Games
Skip to content The Keymander 2 Mobile by Kaliber Games is here to help Apple device users get the most out of their mobile devices. These days we are all looking to get the most out of our mobile and handheld devices. The processing power and memory on phones and tablets shred our desktops of previous years and can handle things like word processing and gaming to a very high level.
GBC AutoFeed+ Home Office Shredder
GBC’s new Autofeed+ Home Office Shredder helps you take those old documents and safely dispose of them. Even though we live in a digital age and most of us get our bills and documents digitally, we are still often buried in a mountain of paper. Whether it is bills, legal documents, medical information, or a myriad of other things, these things build up like plaque in our homes and offices. Luckily, GBC has created a compact but hard-hitting home office shredder to get us through these issues.
OWC Envoy Pro ELEKTRON NVME SSD
OWC releases a new mini SSD that has amazing storage and flexibility, the Envoy Pro ELEKTRON. Everybody these days—from toddlers to seniors—is always looking for more storage for their technology. Whether it be pictures, videos, applications, or games, we devour more digital real estate by the day. So upping the storage while shrinking the physical size is something that is very attractive. That is where the new OWC Envoy Pro ELEKTRON SSD comes into play.
OWC Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter
Skip to content OWC releases a new Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort adapter for those looking to enjoy their Macs or PCs on big screens. OWC has made some amazing drives and adapters in the past, so when I heard that they were putting out a new Thunderbolt to dual DisplayPort adapter, I knew that the quality and adaptability would be top-notch over anything I would get from cheap Amazon manufacturers.
No Sweat Liners for VR and Sports
Skip to content Last year I could not pass up the Oculus Quest 2. I had previously owned the Quest 1 and first edition Oculus—as well as the PSVR—so it was not a very hard sell to get me to upgrade. One thing all these VR headsets have had in common is moisture. Whether it is condensation on the lenses or on my brow, VR gaming has always been a sweaty mess. This is where the No Sweat liners come into play.
Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner
Skip to content Epson releases a new scanner that will let families speed through the digitization of all those classic family photos called the Epson FastFoto FF-680W. If you are the main tech geek in your family, chances are in the last decade someone has approached you with a box of family photos or albums filled with mountains of family history in the hopes that you can crunch the ancient media down into a digital and distributable package.
Sphero INDI Home Education Kit
Skip to content Sphero releases a new education robot kit intended to teach STEAM at school and in the home call the INDI. As a GeekDad I have been buying my children Sphero products for years so when I learned about the new Sphero INDI I could not want one to test out soon enough. Being ten years old my son is no longer in the sweet spot for the INDI and has already learned a lot of programming from his own Sphero. Luckily for me, I have nephews and nieces who are also GEEKS in training (GITs).
HyperX CloudX Stinger Core Wireless Headset
HyperX has made some amazing gaming headsets, and most recently GeekDad reviewed the Cloud II wireless. The CloudX Stinger Core aspires to bring high-quality wireless sound to Xbox One and Series X/S gamers. Unboxing The CloudX Stinger Core has a nice flat black look with green Xbox-colored accents. The headset is made up of mostly plastic but feels reasonably sturdy to the touch. It has a boom mic that is not detachable, so you may have to tuck it up if it is in your way.
iLive Indoor/Outdoor Dual Bluetooth Speakers
ILive releases a great new set of indoor/outdoor Bluetooth solar- and conventional-powered speakers for family fun anywhere! In the pandemic world we are still living in, being able to spend time outside is an absolute plus. Being able to take technology off the grid is another thing that we fellow geeks also enjoy. Earlier this year I reviewed the iLive Fabric Waterproof Wireless speaker, which has been my fishing and kayaking companion all spring and summer.
Immerse HIVE brings Spatial Audio to Gamers
Immerse wants to take your spatial gaming audio to the next level with their new Immerse Gaming Hive working with the new Razer Barracuda X. First, let us talk about what Embody’s Immerse Hive software offers gamers looking to up their sound. Recently I have reviewed many fantastic headsets that offer spacial and 7.1 audio such as the Audeze Mobius headset which I am still raving about to anyone who will listen.
The Roccat Torch Studio-Grade USB Microphone
The Roccat Torch studio-grade USB microphone is a great new addition to the Roccat family of computer products. Earlier this year GeekDad reviewed several new products by Roccat, including the ELO 7.1 Air and X stereo headsets, Roccat KONE PRO USB optical mouse, and the Roccat Pyro mechanical gaming keyboard. All of these products were incredibly solid, well-built, and high-performing.
Anycubic Photon Mono X MSLA 3D Printer
Anycubic has built possibly the most impressive resin printer I have ever seen with the new Photon Mono X! GeekDad has previously reviewed several Photon printers including the Photon Mono and the Photon Zero. The Photon Mono X is the largest, fastest, and has the highest resolution of them all. That is the claim and GeekDad is about to see how well it lives up to its predecessors.
Ghost Oreo Protein Shake Powder Review
Ghost is making family protein whey better with a new Oreo-flavored shake! Like many of you, I am tirelessly trying to lose a few pounds. The geek lifestyle can play havoc on the human body, so anything that I can add to my diet to create some positive momentum is a plus. I have been drinking protein shakes as a dietary supplement since the late 1980s when I was playing high school football. Many different types of companies, formulas, and flavors have passed my lips in the past thirty years.
Rotor Riot iOS Game and Drone Controller Review
Rotor Riot has updated its great iOS and drone controller to offer more durability and button options for iOS users in 2021. Previously, GeekDad reviewed the original Rotor Riot iOS controller in September of 2019. We were impressed with what they offered to mobile users who had been left out in the cold when it came to having an easy-to-use quality game controller that was compatible with their operating system, specifically on mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad.
'Chernobylite,' New Survival Horror RPG Review
Chernobylite is a new survival horror RPG set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone from developer The Farm 51 and publisher All in! Games. Recently I watched the HBO series Chernobyl for a second time and I felt that it is still one of the most horrifying films of this century. So when I heard about Chernobylite using 3D scans from the actual site in Ukraine my interest was peaked. True this is not the first time I have played a game that is set in the shadow of the Chernobyl reactor.
Turtle Beach Recon Controller for Xbox Series X|S, One & PC
Turtle Beach returns with a wonderful new Xbox Xbox Series X|S, One, and PC controller: the Turtle Beach Recon! Earlier this year GeekDad reviewed the great new Turtle Beach Recon 500 headset which I felt was a very solid and affordable headset for console and PC gamers. Now the companion to that headset has been released with the advent of the Turtle Beach Recon Controller.
Xround Aero True Wireless Earbuds Review
Xround is bringing quality sound to your Bluetooth devices and gaming consoles, in a small portable form factor, with the Aero True Wireless earbuds. Specialist earbuds mostly come in two flavors: music-centric and game-centric, but are more expensive. Catch-all earbuds usually come at a decent price without focus. So what Xround is providing consumers is a great set of earbuds that can handle both your music and gaming tastes.
'The Blair Witch Project' Comes to Oculus VR
The Bloober team brings back The Blair WItch, but this time to your Oculus headsets in VR mode! Back in September of 2019, GeekDad reviewed The Blair Witch on PC and Xbox One. To make a long review short, we enjoyed the terrors the game had to offer and felt that it was a pretty immersive horror title. Little did we GeekDads know that the experience would be further heightened by jumping into the world of virtual reality. When I first heard of this it was impossible not to be stoked.
SwitchBot Curtain Smart Window Dressing
Switchbot is helping us geeks make our curtains smart with their new product the SwitchBot Curtain! Being GeekDads, we love to make everything in our home smart. We have smart TVs, smart lights, smart plugs, smart thermostats, the list never ends. So it only makes sense that we would take tech to our curtains. Thankfully, Switchbot has done that for us with the new SwitchBot Curtain. At first glance, some of you might be wondering why you would need smart curtains. That is a fair enough question.
Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset Review
Audeze releases an amazing new high-end gaming headset with the Mobius, a serious headset for serious gamers! Let me be very clear: the Audeze Mobius headset is one high-quality piece of tech and you know it the moment you take it out of the box. My first impression looking at it was that the Audeze Mobius is a sleek tank. Big, well-built, with an amazing list of features packed inside of it.
AOC C32G2ZE Gaming Monitor Review
AOC brings, along with their recent amazing gaming peripherals, a new gaming monitor that may blow your mind with the AOC C32G2ZE. I have recently reviewed several new and fabulous gaming accessories from AOC, like the AOC GK500 -Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, AGON AGM700 Gaming Mouse, AMM700 Mousepad, and the AGON AGK700 Pro-Gaming RGB Keyboard, each of which offered great performance and were as solid as granite.
Now Is the Time to Collect Vintage Trading Cards
Gen X nostalgia is at an all-time high. If you were born between 1965 and 1980, you may find the things you loved as a child now comes at a hefty price, but trading cards may be the answer. Recently I have tried to revisit some of these loves, most notably Star Wars and Masters of the Universe action figures, and it left my wallet wanting, to say the least. I just want to relive those simple days on the living room floor when He-Man could battle the armies of Cobra or a battalion of Storm Troopers.
AOC GK500 -Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Skip to content AOC releases an excellent budget-friendly gaming keyboard with the AGON GK500. Recently Geekdad reviewed the AOC AGON AGK700 Pro-Gaming RGB Keyboard and the AGON AGM700 Gaming Mouse and AMM700 Mousepad, which are fabulous peripherals for high-end gamers. But if you are a more budget-conscious gamer that still yearns for great performance at an entry-level price, then the AGON GK500 may be for you.
AGON AGM700 Gaming Mouse and AMM700 Mousepad
AOC has a great new solution for people looking to improve play performance with the AGM700 gaming mouse and AMM700 gaming mousepad. Recently Geekdad reviewed the AGON AGK700 keyboard, and we felt that it was a very solid flagship gaming keyboard, so expectations were high for the AGM700 mouse to form a great cohesive unit. Out of the box, the AGM700 gaming mouse seems pretty solid with a right-handed configuration and an adjustable weight system that makes it feel good in the hands.
AGON AGK700 Pro-Gaming RGB Keyboard
Skip to content AOC’s new AGON series of computer gaming peripherals has come out with the amazing new AGON AGK700 pro-gaming RGB keyboard. The moment you take the AGON AGK700 Pro-Gaming RGB Keyboard out of the box you know it means serious business. The Black aluminum alloy frame with red accents makes for a very attractive and rigid frame that does not have much (if any) bend to it.
Roccat Pyro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Roccat unleashes a great new mechanical gaming keyboard, the Pyro, for the tech warriors looking to upgrade their weaponry! The Roccat Pyro is an amazing mid-level gaming keyboard priced at $99 with all of the features you are looking for. The wonderful brushed aluminum plate with a plastic case is solid with minimal flex. This case should be durable enough to stand up to hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of hardcore gaming.
DIY vs Jackery Explorer 300 in a Portable Power Battle
Contrary to popular belief, we geeks enjoy spending some time outdoors and in the wild. With spring in full bloom and summer around the way, it is time to take things to the campgrounds, mountains, trails, lakes, and seas. With that in the mind, we geeks are always looking for a way to balance nature with technology, and there are many everyday innovations that allow us to do so.
Roccat KONE PRO USB Optical Mouse
Skip to content Roccat brings a new contender into the gaming mouse arena with the KONE Pro lightweight ergonomic optical mouse. Previously I have covered other great Roccat products like the Roccat ELO 7.1 Air and X Stereo Headsets so when the KONE Pro lightweight ergonomic optical mouse came across my desk I was very interested in trying it out against my other gaming mice. Upon unboxing the KONE Pro lightweight ergonomic optical mouse I had some trepidations immediately.
'Resident Evil VIII Village' on PS4 Review
After two years of remakes, Capcom returns with the sequel to 2017’s Resident Evil VII Biohazard with Resident Evil Village! Way back in the winter of 2017 I reviewed Resident Evil Biohazard here on GeekDad and since then I have been anticipating the next story in the series. So after the amazing remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 Capcom revealed its plans for the eighth installment to be called Resident Evil Village.
Movo UM700 USB Desktop Studio Microphone
The Movo UM700 is a new desktop studio microphone that is looking to compete with heavy hitters like Blue Yeti and the HyperX Quadcast that I previously reviewed. How does the UM700 hold up? Let us find out. Upon opening the MOVO UM700 you can see that MOVO means business. It weighs a substantial 2.3 pounds and feels as solid as a rock. You connect it with a USB-A to Micro USB connector, which is one of my only knocks as I am a big fan of the durability and flexibility of a USB-C connector.
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