News tagged with simple sugars

Scientists discover new clue to the chemical origins of life

Organic chemists at the University of York have made a significant advance towards establishing the origin of the carbohydrates (sugars) that form the building blocks of life.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (26) | comments 284 | with audio podcast

Microbial breakthrough impacts health, agriculture, biofuels

For the first time ever, University of Illinois researchers have discovered how microbes break down hemicellulose plant matter into simple sugars using a cow rumen bacterium as a model.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study explores proteins in Yellowstone bacteria for biofuel inspiration

Studies of bacteria first found in Yellowstone's hot springs are furthering efforts at the Department of Energy's BioEnergy Science Center toward commercially viable ethanol production from crops such as switchgrass.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Iowa State researchers developing clean, renewable energy for ethanol industry

Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

UW-Madison scientists create low-acrylamide potato lines

(PhysOrg.com) -- What do Americans love more than French fries and potato chips? Not much-but perhaps we love them more than we ought to. Fat and calories aside, both foods contain high levels of a compound called acrylamide, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0