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Hydrogen's dual nature helps reveal hidden catalytic processes
Microorganisms have long used hydrogen as an energy source. To do this, they rely on hydrogenases that contain metals in their catalytic center. In order to use these biocatalysts for hydrogen conversion, researchers are ...
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How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks
Over the last decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has seen remarkable growth, with oat, almond, soy and rice drinks emerging as popular alternatives to cow's milk in coffee and oatmeal during this time.
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Proteomics method identifies ligand-binding proteins and binding sites in complex systems
In a study published in Nature Methods, a research group developed a highly sensitive proteomics method called peptide-centric local stability assay (PELSA), which enables the simultaneous identification of ligand-binding ...
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Super-enzyme can enhance CO₂ capture in extreme conditions
Microbial organisms adapted to extreme and inhospitable environments carry proteins within their proteome that significantly accelerate the dissolution of CO₂ in water, while also withstanding very high temperatures and ...
Biochemistry
Dec 11, 2024
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Simple, eco-friendly technique uses bacteria to produce vitamin B2 naturally
Currently, most vitamins are produced in factories, either synthetically or with the help of microorganisms that are not approved for food use. These production methods require extensive and often complex purification processes ...
Biochemistry
Dec 11, 2024
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Fast, rewritable computing with DNA origami registers
DNA stores the instructions for life and, along with enzymes and other molecules, computes everything from hair color to risk of developing diseases. Harnessing that prowess and immense storage capacity could lead to DNA-based ...
Biochemistry
Dec 11, 2024
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E. coli dons polymer 'Superman cape' for sustainable chemical production
Trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria ...
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Dec 11, 2024
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New antidote could save lives from deadly hydrogen sulfide gas
Hydrogen sulfide, a colorless gas that smells like rotten eggs, is produced naturally from decaying matter. This gas is lethal to breathe in, and hydrogen sulfide present in high concentrations can cause death very rapidly.
Biochemistry
Dec 10, 2024
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Researchers uncover the physical chemistry behind tick adhesion to skin
A team of physical chemists at Wageningen University and Research, Maastricht University and EnzyTag BV, all in the Netherlands, has uncovered the physical chemistry behind the ticks' ability to adhere to the skin of its ...
Pain relief research: Naturally occurring hederagenin found to bind to the pain regulation receptor
A team of scientists led by Professor Annette Beck-Sickinger from the Institute of Biochemistry at Leipzig University has made an important advance in pain relief research. They discovered that hederagenin, a naturally occurring ...
Biochemistry
Dec 9, 2024
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Discovery of diverse daphnane diterpenoids in Daphne pontica
A research group led by Professor Wei Li from the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy at Ankara University and Ankara Medipol University ...
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Dec 6, 2024
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In vivo electrochemistry could provide early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury
People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can lead to life-threatening hypoxic brain injury. By using in vivo electrochemistry, researchers have demonstrated that characteristic changes occur ...
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Dec 6, 2024
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Advances in carotenoid analysis: Speed and precision unlocked
Carotenoids, the pigments responsible for the vibrant hues of tomatoes, carrots, and some seafood, are well-regarded for their antioxidant effects and health benefits. A few examples of commercially significant carotenoids ...
Biochemistry
Dec 6, 2024
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Analysis method reveals unknown chemicals in human serum samples
In the past, chemicals like asbestos and lead caused widespread harm before their dangers were fully understood. Today, many unknown chemicals similarly pose potential risks. Recently, Chiba University researchers developed ...
Biochemistry
Dec 5, 2024
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A new method for efficient synthesis of anti-cancer drugs
The Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) reaction is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry, widely used to create conjugated carbonyl compounds. Conjugated carbonyl compounds are used in many industries for synthesizing perfumes, ...
Biochemistry
Dec 5, 2024
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Chemists develop color-changing test for rapid salmonella detection
A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening ...
Biochemistry
Dec 5, 2024
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Scientists streamline creation of nucleoside analogs, a group of life-saving molecules
A team of researchers has found a quicker and more efficient way to create nucleoside analogs, a type of small molecule that can be used in treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.
Biochemistry
Dec 4, 2024
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Study discovers a nano-switch mechanism controlled by a single hydrogen atom in all living organisms
A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron carrier protein in the redox reaction that all organisms need to obtain energy. The study was published ...
Biochemistry
Dec 3, 2024
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How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poop
A group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high school. Through a partnership with a nearby university, the middle schoolers collected and analyzed environmental samples to find ...
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Dec 2, 2024
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Biomolecules under deep Earth conditions help refine primordial soup theory for possible origins of life
A collaborative research team has made significant progress in studying the abiotic synthesis and stability of biomolecules in C-H-O-N fluids under deep Earth conditions.
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Dec 2, 2024
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