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DNA damage just got more complicated: A long-missed weak spot emerges when light and oxygen strike
In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, along with internal processes like inflammation, can generate oxidative stress that damages DNA ...
Biochemistry
9 hours ago
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Atomic-level snapshots reveal how a key copper enzyme powers nature's chemistry
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Japan, and Argentina have captured atomic-resolution images of an important copper-containing enzyme using advanced X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology at SACLA in Japan. ...
Biochemistry
11 hours ago
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This flower's toxic traits hold clues for safer drugs
The molecules of a highly toxic plant, known for its bell-shaped purple and pink flowers and found in some home gardens, have long been used to regulate human heart muscles.
Biochemistry
16 hours ago
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Efficient degradation of short-chain PFAS achieved with new method
Short-chain perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) such as perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) are increasingly entering the environment via various pathways and contaminating groundwater and drinking water. ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Apple byproducts could power vehicles and feed livestock
A new study published in Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining highlights an innovative approach to transforming apple pomace—an often-discarded by-product of apple processing—into valuable bioethanol and animal feed ingredients. ...
Biochemistry
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The science of coziness: A textiles expert explains feather down, bamboo, polyester duvets
As the weather cools in the southern hemisphere and energy prices climb, many of us are trying to stay warm without cranking the heating.
Materials Science
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AI for molecular simulations may not need built-in physics to deliver strong results
Simulating how atoms and molecules move over time is a central challenge in computational chemistry and materials science. Classical machine learning approaches to molecular dynamics (MD) encode fundamental physical principles ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Elusive tularemia proteins reveal possible treatment target in rare tick-borne disease
Tularemia is a rare but highly infectious disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a bacterium that can evade immune defenses. Symptoms of infection can include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and—in some cases—pneumonia. What ...
Biochemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Turning vibrations into value—a new catalyst converts CO₂ into useful CO
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a catalyst that uses vibrational energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), an important industrial feedstock. The work, published in the Journal ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Millions of atoms, shifting bonds—new software brings living chemistry into view
Chemical reactions drive life. They ensure that cells obtain energy, proteins perform their functions, and DNA changes under certain conditions. However, many of these processes occur on extremely small scales—so small and ...
Biochemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Discovery of new polymer class provides compostable alternative to conventional thermoplastics
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1357 Microplastics. These polymers are characterized by biodegradable ...
Polymers
Apr 22, 2026
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Comparable vitamin B6 levels found between nonalcoholic and conventional beers
Beer is one of the oldest and most consumed beverages on Earth, typically associated with social and celebratory settings. But researchers are curious about what vitamins and minerals are present in the beverage. A study ...
Other
Apr 22, 2026
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Bursting the barrier: Catalysts unlock hydrogen from magnesium hydride
A new study sheds light on how hydrogen can be stored and released more effectively using magnesium hydride (MgH₂), offering fresh direction for clean energy technologies.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Bamboo plastic could help predict how long biodegradable products last in seawater
Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how safely a product can be used before it degrades. A research team has developed a strong, biodegradable ...
Polymers
Apr 22, 2026
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Microbes contribute a surprisingly large array of proteins in fermented foods
A new North Carolina State University study examining the proteins found in fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and bread found that a surprisingly large number, and percentage, of microbial proteins contribute to their overall ...
Biochemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Catalyst reveals temperature-driven shape shifts behind methanol production efficiency
With the aim to precisely understand its function, researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Department and Interface Science Department of the Fritz Haber Institute, together with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Engineers develop a new system to track material design processes
Discovering and characterizing new materials is important for unlocking advances in fields like clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and improved infrastructure. Researchers use machine learning and other computational tools ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Breakthrough sulfur polymer kills dangerous fungi and bacteria while sparing human and plant cells
Antimicrobial resistance is becoming a global burden in human health and food production, so affordable new materials are needed to overcome this growing problem. To answer the call, a multidisciplinary research team led ...
Polymers
Apr 21, 2026
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More effective, longer-lasting sunscreen made from natural extracts
Scientists from the Laboratory of Dermatological Photobiology of the University of Malaga, in collaboration with Cantabria Labs España, have carried out a study in which, for the first time, they have demonstrated how a natural ...
Biochemistry
Apr 21, 2026
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Water-based process could make compostable packaging practical at industrial speeds
About 30% of plastics consumed are made to last forever but are discarded after a single use. Researchers at Virginia Tech are working to change that with a new approach that could make environmentally responsible packaging ...
Biochemistry
Apr 21, 2026
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