First detection of sugars in meteorites gives clues to origin of life
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/goddard/2019/sugars-in-meteorites
Space Exploration
Nov 19, 2019
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News tagged with sugar molecule
Just add sugar: Research shows common antioxidant can be more beneficial through glycosylation
New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs.
Biotechnology
Jun 14, 2023
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New bacteria strain points the way toward 'super sourdough' bread
What better venue than San Francisco -- sourdough capital of the world -- to unveil a new natural sourdough ingredient that could replace conventional additives in a variety of other breads, while making them tastier and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 22, 2010
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Unusual sugar from cyanobacteria acts as natural herbicide
Researchers at the University of Tübingen have discovered a natural substance that could compete with the controversial herbicide glyphosate: a newly discovered sugar molecule synthesized from cyanobacteria that inhibits ...
Biochemistry
Feb 1, 2019
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Unique new antiviral treatment made using sugar
New antiviral materials made from sugar have been developed to destroy viruses on contact and may help in the fight against viral outbreaks.
Biochemistry
Jan 29, 2020
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New process yields high-energy-density, plant-based transportation fuel
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers has developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process that selectively converts gamma-valerolactone, a biomass derivative, into the chemical ...
Materials Science
Feb 25, 2010
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Building blocks of life found around young star
(Phys.org)—A team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has spotted sugar molecules in the gas surrounding a young Sun-like star. This is the first time sugar been found in space around ...
Astronomy
Aug 29, 2012
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Chemists see first building blocks to life on Earth
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed an experiment that sheds new and fascinating light on how life on Earth might have begun.
Biochemistry
May 13, 2009
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Biofilms—the eradication has begun
Have you ever heard of biofilms? They are slimy, glue-like membranes that are produced by microbes, like bacteria and fungi, in order to colonize surfaces. They can grow on animal and plant tissues, and even inside the human ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 22, 2017
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Glucose binding molecule could transform the treatment of diabetes
Scientists from the University of Bristol have designed a new synthetic glucose binding molecule platform that brings us one step closer to the development of the world's first glucose-responsive insulin which, say researchers, ...
Biochemistry
Nov 19, 2018
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