Last update:
Biochemistry news
Study provides scaffold to selectively target drug breakdown process
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) proteins are responsible for breaking down more than 80% of all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs, reducing their effectiveness. However, how to prevent CYPs from doing this without off-target ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2025
0
50
Plant-based foods' biochemical composition can be significantly affected depending on the processing method
A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2025
0
0
Bimetallene catalyst enables energy-efficient biomass conversion
The sustainable production of fuels and value-added chemicals from biomass is a cornerstone of the future bioeconomy. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a platform molecule derived from lignocellulosic biomass, holds immense ...
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2025
0
0
RNA transformed into biosensor for detecting health-related chemicals
Scientists have transformed RNA, a biological molecule present in all living cells, into a biosensor that can detect tiny chemicals relevant to human health.
Biochemistry
Apr 7, 2025
0
101
Mushroom study identifies most bitter substance known to date
The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich in Freising and the Leibniz Institute of ...
Biochemistry
Apr 7, 2025
0
26
Some gut bacteria could make certain drugs less effective, study indicates
A study published in Nature Chemistry by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors called GPCRs, ...
Biochemistry
Apr 3, 2025
0
38
Catalytic system turns biomass waste to renewable chemical stock
Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden, in collaboration with scientists from Finland, Vietnam, India, and Italy, have developed a catalytic system to convert lignin structures into highly valuable chemicals. This innovative ...
Biochemistry
Apr 2, 2025
0
0
Organogold(III) complex accumulates in mitochondria of lung cancer cells, opening up new treatment avenues
Precious metals are not merely ornaments; they are also important components of pharmaceuticals, like the antitumor drug cisplatin. Recently, the search for alternatives with improved activity has begun to focus on gold.
Biochemistry
Apr 2, 2025
0
0
Binding to surface sugars enhances omicron variant's cell attachment, researchers discover
Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 variant omicron has developed a stronger binding to human lung cells through optimized interaction with heparan sulfate, a sugar molecule on the cell surface. ...
Biochemistry
Apr 1, 2025
0
1
Sustainable biomanufacturing: Key to India's green transition
In the battle against climate change, the role of chemistry and the chemical industry is often overlooked. As India accelerates its industrial growth, it must embrace sustainable biomanufacturing and green chemistry not just ...
Evaluating the health effects of bioactive compounds obtained from plants
Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research institutions in Brazil and ...
Biochemistry
Mar 31, 2025
0
0
Active compounds in Piper longum fruits show potential for functional foods and medicine
Mature or nearly mature fruits of Piper longum are used as a spice, valued for their commercial and industrial applications, as well as in traditional Chinese medicine for their multiple effects, such as dispelling cold and ...
Biochemistry
Mar 28, 2025
0
96
Nanofiltration system separates valuable industrial chemicals from cattle manure
A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and environmental sustainability.
Biochemistry
Mar 28, 2025
0
2
Novel enzyme can extract valuable compounds from plant waste using a green chemistry approach
About 98% of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry approach.
Biochemistry
Mar 27, 2025
0
15
How calcium may have unlocked the origins of life's molecular asymmetry
A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science, Tokyo, has uncovered a surprising role for calcium in shaping life's earliest molecular structures. Their findings suggest ...
Biochemistry
Mar 27, 2025
0
34
New method for selective protein modification in living systems could advance cancer research
A research team has developed an innovative technique that enables precise modification of specific proteins within complex biological environments. The work was led by Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo from the Department ...
Biochemistry
Mar 26, 2025
0
1
Study unravels mystery of cancer-fueling enzyme, which could lead to new therapies
For organs to develop, grow and regenerate, cells must proliferate. But when that process goes awry, leading to uncontrolled cell growth, cancer can emerge.
Biochemistry
Mar 25, 2025
0
75
Dynamic density functional theory offers new approach to understanding protein–membrane interactions
Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to how they respond to external signals like hormones or medications. Understanding these interactions ...
Biochemistry
Mar 25, 2025
0
2
Superoxide's role in enzyme-driven drug synthesis uncovered
Enzymes, the core catalysts in life, drive critical biological processes ranging from metabolic regulation to energy conversion. Evolved over billions of years, these versatile molecular machines not only serve as foundational ...
Biochemistry
Mar 25, 2025
0
0
Hydrophilic coating makes for unflappable golf balls
The upcoming U.S. Open has professional golfers and spectators looking forward to getting on the green. But the grass's condition, regardless of a player's skill, can drastically skew the chances of a winning putt. Now, scientists ...
Biochemistry
Mar 25, 2025
0
2
More news
Decades-long quest leads to new antibiotic compounds
Upgrading keratin to make a biodegradable plastic
Other news
Researchers discover a new type of quantum entanglement
First atomic-level video of catalytic reaction reveals hidden pathways
Light that spirals like a nautilus shell
Researchers identify simple rules for folding the genome
Deeper understanding of plant cell transformation could pave way for controlling fruit growth
O'ahu's shores could see heavy erosion by 2030, study finds
'Internet of nature' helps researchers explore the web of life
