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Study reveals secrets behind cordierite's anomalous thermal expansion
Cordierite, a remarkable mineral familiar to many as the material behind heat-resistant pizza stones, exhibits an unusual ability to resist changes in size despite significant temperature fluctuations. While widely used in ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Single-step coating offers scalable, non-toxic flame protection for fabrics
Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the flammability of cotton ...
Polymers
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Chemists unlock potential of ketone and ester molecules, paving way for greener and more efficient drug development
Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous as pharmaceutical intermediates, ...
Biochemistry
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Wireless electrochemical synthesis: Microelectronics transform well plate for high-throughput experimentation
A combined team of chemists and nano-scientists at Cornell University has developed a wireless microelectronic device powered by light that can convert a well plate into an array of small electrochemical reactors.
Inexpensive ion-selective syringe electrodes can quantify potassium levels in food and pharmaceuticals
The intensive development of new technologies, especially in the field related to the construction of new portable devices used as sensors for the detection of many chemical compounds, has brought many surprising solutions. ...
Biochemistry
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Software tool accelerates analysis of active sites in single atom catalysts
Catalysts can transform a starting material into a product or fuel with lower energy, like the yeast in bread making and human-made catalysts for converting raw materials into fuels more efficiently and sustainably. A promising ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Self-improving catalyst boosts hydrogen generation from ammonia
Scientists have created a catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia that becomes more active with time, and by counting atoms, revealed changes that boost the catalyst's performance.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 9, 2025
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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
Jan 8, 2025
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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
Jan 8, 2025
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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
Jan 8, 2025
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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
Jan 8, 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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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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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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