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Review explores chestnut tannin's role in bioeconomy
The bioeconomy is witnessing a revival of interest in chestnut tannin, a compound extracted from chestnut tree bark or wood, thanks to its versatile applications and environmentally friendly nature. A recent review article ...
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The chemistry behind beer brewing is still shrouded in mystery, but tiny microfluidic chips could change that
As the brewing industry expands and new beer styles, such as hazy pale ales, emerge, brewers are constantly looking for new ways to analyze the composition of their beers to preserve the carefully crafted sensory quality ...
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How naturally abundant biopolymers can help develop biomass-derived antimicrobials
In a bid to combat the rising threat of antibacterial resistance, researchers from the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), have delved into the characteristics and ...
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Bioengineered microorganisms offer new tool for plastic waste breakdown
Rice University scientists have tapped into nature's adhesive genius—the sticky power of mussels—to create bioengineered microorganisms with powerful cling that could help transform environmental cleanup. By combining ...
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New molecule can mimic the effects of fasting and exercise
It is well known that regular exercise and periodic fasting have a series of positive effects on the body. Exercise and skipping meals makes for a stronger heart and reduces fat levels in the blood. The explanation lies in ...
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Oct 4, 2024
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Mechanocatalytic method offers more efficient approach for turning plant biomass into useful chemicals
Lignin is one of the most plentiful organic polymers on Earth, making up about 20% to 30% of the dry mass of wood and other plants.
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Oct 4, 2024
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Developing novel chiral capsule tools for advanced optical technologies
Chirality is an essential property in biology; the molecular building blocks of some of the most important biological structures, including DNA and proteins, are chiral. When a molecule is said to be chiral, it means that ...
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Oct 2, 2024
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Planning a drug's route in the body with synthetic chemistry
Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) have developed technology that can alter, within the body, the recognized identity of proteins.
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Oct 2, 2024
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Seeing double: Designing drugs that target 'twin' cancer proteins
Some proteins in the human body are easy to block with a drug; they have an obvious spot in their structure where a drug can fit, like a key in a lock. But other proteins are more difficult to target, with no clear drug-binding ...
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Oct 1, 2024
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Study shows spider silk bioproduction presents opportunities and challenges
Today, entrepreneurship is everywhere, including science. Engineers and scientists often apply their research to a product or service and use it to launch a startup. The world of bioproduction—using living cells and organisms ...
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Oct 1, 2024
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Fluorescent molecules to illuminate life: Simplified synthesis with formaldehyde
A research team has recently made a breakthrough in synthesizing organic fluorophores more cost-effectively and atom-efficiently than ever before by using formaldehyde, the simplest carbon molecule. Their findings were published ...
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Sep 30, 2024
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Study enhances thermostability of carboxypeptidase A for broader industrial applications
A research team has successfully enhanced the thermostability of carboxypeptidase A (CPA), a crucial enzyme with significant potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries, through the innovative use of disulfide bonds. ...
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Sep 30, 2024
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Transforming seaweeds into raw materials for aviation fuel and pharmaceuticals
A new technology has been developed to convert common seaweeds such as Kkosiraegi, which are often used in cooking, into high-quality sources for both bio-aviation fuels and energy storage devices. The results were published ...
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Sep 30, 2024
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Fruit juice offers a fresh take on kombucha
Kombucha is a fizzy, tangy drink made by fermenting tea. But brewers are now fermenting other plant-based drinks to explore nutritional properties and flavors. In a study published in ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, ...
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Sep 27, 2024
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Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential ...
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Sep 26, 2024
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Citrus waste converted to biopolymers using cavitation
The citrus industry generates a substantial amount of waste, primarily peels and seeds, which are often underutilized despite their rich cellulose and pectin content. Conventional pectin and cellulose extraction methods are ...
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Sep 26, 2024
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Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach
Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids ...
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Sep 25, 2024
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Bio-based insecticidal ingredients have the potential to drive ecologically safer pesticides
Fresh hope is on the horizon for ecologically safer pesticide ingredients, thanks to the ingenuity of a research team at the University of Delaware.
Biochemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Neutrons settle 40-year debate on enzyme for cancer drug design
In just two neutron experiments, scientists discovered remarkable details about the function of an enzyme that can aid drug design for aggressive cancers.
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Sep 24, 2024
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Researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol's structure in cell membranes
A new study by Rice University researchers led by Jason Hafner could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked ...
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Sep 23, 2024
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How cells maintain their central processing unit for cell division
