News tagged with biocatalysis

Biocatalysis

Biocatalysis is the use of natural catalysts, such as protein enzymes, to perform chemical transformations on organic compounds. Both enzymes that have been more or less isolated and enzymes still residing inside living cells are employed for this task.

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Uncharted territory: Scientists sequence the first carbohydrate biopolymer

(PhysOrg.com) -- DNA and protein sequencing have forever transformed science, medicine, and society. Understanding the structure of these complex biomolecules has revolutionized drug development, medical diagnostics, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A New Way of Treating the Flu

(PhysOrg.com) -- What happens if the next big influenza mutation proves resistant to the available anti-viral drugs? This question was presenting itself to scientists and health officials recently at the World ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

A New Way of Treating the Flu

What happens if the next big influenza mutation proves resistant to the available anti-viral drugs? This question is presenting itself right now to scientists and health officials this week at the World Health ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jun 13, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 2

A new way of the treating the flu: Approach targets both the H and N portions of the virus

(PhysOrg.com) -- What happens if the next big influenza mutation proves resistant to the available anti-viral drugs? This question is presenting itself right now to scientists and health officials this week ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1