Glycosylation is the attachment of carbohydrates to the backbone of a protein through an enzymatic reaction. It plays a critical role in determining protein structure, function and stability. A protein that is glycosylated ...
Biochemistry
Sep 27, 2023
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A group of researchers have made a significant breakthrough which could revolutionize next-generation electronics by enabling non-volatility, large-scale integration, low power consumption, high speed, and high reliability ...
Condensed Matter
Sep 21, 2023
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A research group led by Prof. Li Runwei at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a "slight cross-linking" method that imparts elastic recovery ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 3, 2023
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The arrangement of electrons in matter, known as the electronic structure, plays a crucial role in fundamental but also applied research, such as drug design and energy storage. However, the lack of a simulation technique ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 7, 2023
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The secret to a perfect croissant is the layers—as many as possible, each one interspersed with butter. Similarly, a new material with promise for new applications is made of many extremely thin layers of metal, between ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 24, 2023
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The massive carbon footprint left behind by emails has been widely discussed by the media, but most of the time these discussions are exaggerated.
Environment
Dec 15, 2022
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There is a long-standing folk art in China called "rice carving," in which lifelike artistic patterns are carved on rice with a length of only about 5 mm. These works need to be appreciated with a magnifying glass.
Nanophysics
Nov 8, 2022
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A method to draw data in an area smaller than 10 nanometers has been proposed in a recent study published in Physical Review Letters
Nanophysics
Sep 30, 2022
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Scientists harnessing precise control of ultrafast lasers have accelerated electrons over a 20-centimeter stretch to speeds usually reserved for particle accelerators the size of 10 football fields.
Optics & Photonics
Sep 19, 2022
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A team of researchers have observed and reported for the first time the unique microstructure of a novel ferroelectric material, enabling the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronics, sensors, and ...
Materials Science
Sep 9, 2022
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