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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.
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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) ...
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Research highlights power of metabolic modeling to generate personalized probiotics
The human gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria, plays a vital role in overall health. Imbalances in this ecosystem, known as dysbiosis, have been linked to various inflammatory conditions.
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Novel enzyme profiling method identifies top candidates for plastic recycling
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most widely used plastics, commonly found in bottles, fibers, and many other products. It is a unique member of the plastic family as it can be broken down into its constituent ...
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Jan 28, 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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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 ...
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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).
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Jan 27, 2025
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Improving the performance of biosensors: New material effectively harnesses the power of enzymes
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a new material that harnesses the power of enzymes more effectively. These materials have improved the reaction efficiency and long-term stability of enzymes in electrochemical ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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Protein denaturation provides a path toward more sustainable 3D printing of photoresins
The vast majority of photoresins for 3D printing (also referred to as additive manufacturing or AM) and related technologies are toxic, non-biodegradable, and sourced from unsustainable feedstocks. Non-traditional approaches ...
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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 ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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Researchers report the first-ever total synthesis of a promising mushroom-derived compound
Natural compounds from plants and animals have long been used in drug development, but mushrooms remain underexplored despite their rich chemical potential. Now, researchers from Japan have successfully developed the first ...
Biochemistry
Jan 22, 2025
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Copper-detection tool discovers possible chelation target for lung cancer
The Chang Lab at Princeton Chemistry continues in its mission to elucidate the role of metal nutrients in human biology: last year, iron; this year, copper. The lab's first paper of 2025 showcases its development of a revelatory ...
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Jan 22, 2025
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Scientists synthesize biodegradable nylon precursor through artificial photosynthesis
Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on biomass-derived compounds are attracting attention as an alternative to conventional ...
Biochemistry
Jan 22, 2025
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Innovative technique flips chemical polarity for targeted drug creation
Researchers at Leipzig University have developed a new process for reversing the polarity of chemical compounds, also known as umpolung, for the precise synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
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Jan 21, 2025
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How a pervasive microorganism generates a greenhouse gas
Cornell researchers have discovered a way for ammonia oxidizing archaea (AOA), one of the most abundant types of microorganisms on Earth, to produce nitrous oxide, a potent and long-lasting greenhouse gas.
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Jan 20, 2025
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Researchers propose a novel method to shed light on PFOS-induced neurotoxicity
The term "omics" refers to the study of the entirety of molecular mechanisms that happen inside an organism. With the advent of omics technologies like transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics, our understanding ...
Biochemistry
Jan 15, 2025
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A new approach to building 3D molecules for better drugs
A report in the journal Science from researchers in the UW–Madison Department of Chemistry represents a significant advance in making the types of molecules needed in drug development. Molecules with three-dimensional complexity ...
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Jan 15, 2025
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