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Crafting the perfect bite of meat: Engineers develop metamaterials that mimic muscle and fat architecture
In a new publication in Nature Communications, Israeli and Palestinian engineers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem pioneered the use of metamaterials to create whole cuts of meat. The work leverages cutting-edge materials ...
Biochemistry
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Scientists uncover key step in how diazotrophs 'fix' nitrogen
Nitrogen is an essential component in the production of amino acids and nucleic acids—both necessary for cell growth and function. Although the atmosphere is composed of nearly 80% nitrogen, this nitrogen is in the form ...
Biochemistry
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Material acts as biomimetic for teak wood, creating environmental barrier coating
Researchers have developed an innovative technology in plasma spraying-physical vapor deposition known as alternating vapor/liquid phase deposition. By adjusting the arc current, researchers can finely control the evaporation ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Researchers tune active sites of bimetallic catalysts with atomic precision
Bimetallic particles, composed of a noble metal and a base metal, exhibit unique catalytic properties in selective heterogeneous hydrogenations due to their distinct geometric and electronic structures. At the molecular level, ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Ring-shaped polymers solidify into glass, offering sustainable material potential
When a spider is spinning its web, its silk starts out as liquid and quickly turns into a solid that is, pound for pound, sturdier than steel. They manage to create these impressive materials at room temperature with biodegradable ...
Polymers
Jan 7, 2025
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Fluorescent RNA complexes offer new insights into cellular dynamics
The specific labeling of RNA in living cells poses many challenges. In a new article published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, researchers from the University of Innsbruck describe a structure-guided approach to the ...
Biochemistry
Jan 7, 2025
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Polymer-based network gives artificial cells a life-like cytoskeleton
Just like your body has a skeleton, every cell in your body has a skeleton—a cytoskeleton to be precise. This provides cells with mechanical resilience, as well as assisting with cell division. To understand how real cells ...
Biochemistry
Jan 7, 2025
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Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain. This unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in brain tissue ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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How a single nitrogen atom could transform the future of drug discovery
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have developed a breakthrough method of adding a single nitrogen atom to molecules, unlocking new possibilities in drug research and development. Now published in the journal Science, ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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Scientists create vast library of compounds to target disease proteins
Over the past two decades, large genetic studies have linked tens of thousands of DNA variants to thousands of human traits and diseases. Yet, correcting the effects of those variants to treat disease has been hampered in ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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Virtual chemistry synthesizes 25 variations of a plant compound that could treat brain diseases
Among the hundreds of thousands of chemical compounds produced by plants, some may hold the key to treating human ailments and diseases. But recreating these complex, naturally occurring molecules in the lab often requires ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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Electron microscopy captures enzyme step in antibiotic production
Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) enzymes are essential in creating important medications, such as penicillin and cyclosporine. This is done through a multi-step process where the enzymes activate amino acid building ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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Freely accessible database maps protein-lipid interactions for research and education
From combating cancer and infections to storing energy, lipid-protein interactions are critical to biological processes in cells. But the mechanisms that drive these interactions have historically been difficult to map and ...
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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Scientists synthesize single-crystal sp² carbon-linked covalent organic frameworks
Chinese scientists proposed a novel imine-to-olefin transformation strategy to synthesize single-crystal sp² carbon-linked covalent organic frameworks (sp²c-COFs).
Polymers
Jan 6, 2025
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Foldable molecular paths mimic paper folding at nanoscale
The elegant simplicity of folding paper has inspired researchers to explore the possibility of replicating this flexibility at the molecular level. After extensive experimentation, they uncovered foldable molecular paths ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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New equation refines vapor pressure calculations for diverse conditions
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has introduced a vapor pressure equation. It addresses the limitations of the Lee-Kesler method, which has been a widely used method in the field of thermodynamics, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains
It's summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside—and, unfortunately, mosquitoes.
Biochemistry
Jan 6, 2025
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From CO₂ to acetaldehyde: New copper catalyst offers green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes
Acetaldehyde is a vital chemical used in making everything from perfumes to plastics. Today, its production largely relies on ethylene, a petrochemical. But increasing environmental concerns are pushing the chemical industry ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 3, 2025
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Eco-friendly chlorine method could transform drug and chemical production
Chlorine plays an essential part in daily life, from keeping pools clean to preserving food. Now, a team of chemists at Rice University has developed a more environmentally friendly way to integrate chlorine into chemical ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 2, 2025
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From e-waste to gold: A pathway to CO₂ sustainability
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.
Polymers
Jan 2, 2025
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