Zinc, as a scientific topic, encompasses the study of this transition metal’s physicochemical properties, biological roles, and technological applications. Research addresses its coordination chemistry, redox-inert behavior in biological systems, and function as a structural or catalytic cofactor in numerous enzymes and transcription factors. In materials science, zinc is investigated for corrosion protection (e.g., galvanization), alloy formation, and use in batteries and semiconductors. Environmental and geochemical studies examine zinc cycling, speciation, and bioavailability, while biomedical research focuses on zinc homeostasis, transporters, signaling roles, and its impact on cellular physiology, immune function, and pathophysiology.
A research team led by SKKU professor Hosung Seo of the Department of Quantum Information Engineering and the SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, working with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University ...
Quantum Physics
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The vast, deserted South Pacific is considered unspoiled nature. But this ocean is not as unspoiled as we would like to think. A new study by a group of researchers from ETH Zurich and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean ...
Earth Sciences
May 6, 2026
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Scorpions wield some of the natural world's most formidable built-in weapons, from crushing pincers to venomous stingers. Scientists have long known that these structures contain trace metals that strengthen them, but only ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 28, 2026
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Zinc is an essential trace element that controls myriad biological processes. The delicate balance of its concentration in the body is critical; both deficiency and excess are linked to severe pathological states such as ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 28, 2026
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Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners. However, many owners may underestimate ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 19, 2026
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Zinc sits at the heart of many bacterial enzymes, so one of our immune system's simplest defenses is to keep zinc out of reach. Calprotectin, a neutrophil protein abundant at infection sites, is central to this strategy. ...
Micronutrients, minerals that are part of the human diet in small amounts, may have influenced human evolution more than previously recognized. In a new study published Sept. 10 in the journal The American Journal of Human ...
Evolution
Sep 10, 2025
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Microgreens, which are young, edible plants that only take one to three weeks to harvest, are more than garnish at trendy restaurants—they could be the answer to global hunger, according to plant scientists at Penn State. ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 26, 2025
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Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, together with researchers from St. Petersburg State University and K.A.Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, have defined key changes in the metabolism of amaranth ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 14, 2025
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Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to improve the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 16, 2025
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