It has been confirmed that molecules, which are common on the Earth, could exist in the interstellar conditions.
Astronomy
Apr 22, 2022
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For decades, scientists have wondered how large molecules such as proteins pass through cell walls, also known as plasma membranes, without leaving a trace. That ability is part of what makes certain drugs—including some ...
Biochemistry
Oct 20, 2021
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Being able to detect DNA from a single cell is important for the detection of diseases and genetic disorders. Measuring single DNA molecules has been possible for some time; however, directly detecting samples at the point ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 24, 2021
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Most drugs are small. But large molecules could be enormously useful medicines—if we could only get them inside our cells. Now, a group of researchers in biomedical engineering—a shared department with the UConn School ...
Biotechnology
May 17, 2021
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Gram-negative bacteria are the bane of health care workers' existence.
Molecular & Computational biology
May 11, 2021
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The DNA molecule is not naked in the nucleus. Instead, it is folded in a very organized way by the help of different proteins to establish a unique spatial organization of the genetic information. This 3D spatial genome organization ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 15, 2021
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Quantum computers have seen a lot attention recently as they are expected to solve certain problems that are outside the capabilities of normal computers. Primary to these problems is determining the electronic states of ...
Quantum Physics
Mar 17, 2021
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The bipolar membrane, a type of ion exchange membrane, is considered the pivotal material for zero emission technology. It is composed of an anode and cathode membrane layer, and an intermediate hydrolysis layer. Under reverse ...
Materials Science
Jan 21, 2021
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Researchers have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations.
Nanophysics
Nov 24, 2020
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Until now, scientists typically studied the changes of proteins and their roles in the cell by using a fluorescent tag to label and follow one protein at a time. This approach limited the number of proteins that could be ...
Biotechnology
Nov 17, 2020
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