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New insights into the perception of coffee taste—genetic predisposition plays a role
Why does coffee taste more bitter to some people than it does to others? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have now come closer to answering this question.
Biochemistry
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When AI gets on your nerves: Physiologists use neural networks to analyze function of ion channels
Deep neural networks will allow signal transfer of nerve cells to be analyzed in real time in the future. That is the result of a study conducted by physiologists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) ...
Biochemistry
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The secret life of catalysts: Scientists reveal unanticipated forms during nitrate reduction
Scientists have made an advancement in the field of electrocatalysis. Their latest research, published in the journal Nature Materials, sheds light on how catalysts can stay in unanticipated forms during the process of nitrate ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Green phosphonate chemistry: Review explores its potential
Phosphorus is a critical raw material that should be recycled more efficiently. There is also a need for more environmentally friendly production methods for organic phosphorus compounds.
Analytical Chemistry
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Biomimetic polymerization: Liquid crystals enable chiral polymer synthesis
By using optically active liquid crystals as reaction sites, researchers at University of Tsukuba have successfully achieved the living polymerization of polymers with aligned helical structures. In this process, optically ...
Polymers
Jan 28, 2025
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Trimetallic synergy and defects: A catalyst for climate action
A study appearing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences introduces a trimetallic catalyst—including nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) nanoparticles supported on defective ceria (CeO2)—that achieves ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Team uses AI and quantum computing to target 'undruggable' cancer protein
Research co-led by University of Toronto researchers and Insilico Medicine has demonstrated the potential of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to transform the drug discovery pipeline.
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Researchers achieve high-rate and stable ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate
Ammonia (NH3) is traditionally produced through the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process which converts nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) into NH3 at high temperatures (400–500℃) and pressures (10–30 MPa). This process ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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A new chemical tool to create efficient carbon-nitrogen bonds, lowering the cost of tomorrow's medicine
University of Missouri researchers and collaborators have developed a new chemical tool that could help lower the cost of prescription medications. The tool, called AshPhos, is a ligand, or molecule, that makes it easier ...
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Plant-based alternative for harmful algal bloom mitigation discovered
A research team at Clarkson University recently published a study about a plant-based alternative to traditional chemical methods of combating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Electrochemical X-ray scattering unlocks secrets of redox enzymes
Redox enzymes are proteins that catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions, which involve the transfer of electrons between molecules. Redox enzymes are crucial in bioelectrochemical devices, such as biosensors or biofuel cells. ...
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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New dyes pave way for better photothermal cancer treatment and diagnosis
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new dye that can strongly absorb second near-IR radiation and transform it to heat. Starting with a dye from the bile pigment family, they designed a unique ...
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Streamlined protocol reveals chemical structure of cellular proteins on a large scale
In living organisms, protein molecules with different chemical structures called proteoforms, are produced from a single gene to perform a variety of physiological protein functions. It has been known for quite some time ...
Biochemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Mechanochemical synthesis: New theory explains reaction rate acceleration
In contrast to conventional organic synthesis, mechanochemistry does not use solvents that eventually become industrial wastes. Thus, mechanochemistry is environmentally friendly and enables us to perform organic synthesis ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Reaction pathways of carbon dioxide in supercritical water revealed
A research team has made significant discoveries regarding the complex reaction mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in supercritical water. These findings are crucial for understanding the molecular mechanisms of CO₂ mineralization ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Improving ammonia synthesis: New iron-based catalyst surpasses century-old benchmark
NH3 is one of the most important chemicals in today's world, as it is used in the production of fertilizers to boost agricultural yields and sustain the ever-growing global population. For over 100 years, NH3 production has ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Cracking the code: Why platinum electrodes corrode
Scientists from Leiden University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Laboratory have uncovered the mysterious cause behind the rapid corrosion of platinum electrodes. This study paves the way for more affordable ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Electrified approach enhances esterification efficiency
A study led by Prof. Yin Huajie from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences introduces an innovative way to improve esterification reactions, which are key processes in industries such ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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By the numbers: Diarylethene crystal orientation controlled for first time
Photomechanical materials made of photochromic crystals, which change their molecular structure reversibly in response to light, have the potential to impact fields from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals. For the first time ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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Computational tool designs proteins with water-mediated interactions in mind
Proteins are life's engines, powering processes like muscle movement, vision, and chemical reactions. Their environments—water, lipid membranes, or other condensed phases—are critical to their function, shaping their ...
Biochemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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