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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Using the “smell of fear” produced by predators to protect crops from insects

For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields.

26 Aug 2021

Salmonella exposure from backyard poultry

For those with backyard poultry, like chickens or ducks, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert encourages taking precautions against salmonella exposure as cases spike across the U.S.

25 Aug 2021

Researchers report several compounds responsible for coffee’s distinctive mouthfeel

Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself contributes to this sensation -; referred to as body or mouthfeel -; but the specific compounds are not well defined.

24 Aug 2021

Small synthetic molecules could one day cure or prevent COVID-19, herpes

In addition to antibodies and white blood cells, the immune system deploys peptides to fight viruses and other pathogens.

24 Aug 2021

Study shows how microbial communities adapt to threats of soil acidification

A team of researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology recently demonstrated ways by which microbial communities adapt to the risks of soil acidification.

24 Aug 2021

Aromas of a couple of plant-based burgers come close to real beef, researchers say

For many meat eaters, summer barbecues wouldn't be the same without the mouthwatering aroma of burgers cooking on the grill.

23 Aug 2021

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

23 Aug 2021

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

A gene called Npas4, already known to play a key role in balancing excitatory and inhibitory inputs in brain cells, appears to also be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

20 Aug 2021

New CRISPR-based technique for rapid screening of hundreds of genes in a single experiment

Zebrafish- small, fast-growing creatures who share many of the same genes as humans- are instrumental to many biologists, who find them uniquely well suited for studying a wide range of questions, from how organisms develop to how the nervous system drives behavior.

From The University of Utah 20 Aug 2021

Genomic surveillance is vital to achieve effective mitigation and containment of COVID-19

Although the development and increasingly widespread availability of effective and safe vaccines provides the greatest hope for the future recovery from the increasingly devastating COVID-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance is emerging as a vital necessity to achieve effective mitigation and containment.

19 Aug 2021

New method can efficiently convert plant matter into high-value bioproducts

A team of scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a bioprocess using engineered yeast that completely and efficiently converted plant matter consisting of acetate and xylose into high-value bioproducts.

18 Aug 2021

New technique to hunt down mutations that cause cancer drug resistance

Using a virus to purposely mutate genes that produce cancer-driving proteins could shed light on the resistance that inevitably develops to cancer drugs that target them, a new study led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

11 Aug 2021

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have added to evidence that a protein called CaMKII improves strength, endurance, muscle health and fitness in young animals.

9 Aug 2021

Study shows promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with umbilical cord-derived MSCs

Results of a compassionate-use study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine show promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from Wharton's jelly (WJ), a substance found in the umbilical cord.

28 Jul 2021

Already characterized active substances exhibit unexpected effects

Every innovative drug starts with the search for an active substance targeting key players in disease-related processes.

23 Jul 2021

DRI study receives $1.5M grant to investigate the formation of harmful compounds by e-cigarettes

Scientists with the Desert Research Institute Organic Analytical Laboratory in Reno, Nev., led by Andrey Khlystov, Ph.D., have been awarded a $1.5M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the formation of dangerous compounds by electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).

21 Jul 2021

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Using the “smell of fear” produced by predators to protect crops from insects

Salmonella exposure from backyard poultry

Researchers report several compounds responsible for coffee’s distinctive mouthfeel

Small synthetic molecules could one day cure or prevent COVID-19, herpes

Study shows how microbial communities adapt to threats of soil acidification

Aromas of a couple of plant-based burgers come close to real beef, researchers say

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

New CRISPR-based technique for rapid screening of hundreds of genes in a single experiment

Genomic surveillance is vital to achieve effective mitigation and containment of COVID-19

New method can efficiently convert plant matter into high-value bioproducts

New technique to hunt down mutations that cause cancer drug resistance

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Study shows promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with umbilical cord-derived MSCs

Already characterized active substances exhibit unexpected effects

DRI study receives $1.5M grant to investigate the formation of harmful compounds by e-cigarettes

Persister bacteria manipulate intracellular pH for surviving antibiotic treatment

Gene therapy may be safe and effective in treating AADC deficiency

Brainless slime mold uses its body to sense mechanical cues in the environment

Study evaluates the conflicts between alternative energy strategies and biodiversity conservation

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

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