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Newly discovered enzyme tells specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves

Just as a choreographer's notation tells a dancer to strike a particular pose, an enzyme newly discovered by Rice University scientists is able to tell specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves, down to the angle of single hydrogen bonds.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers create a tool to predict the effects of different diets on cancerous and healthy cells

A tool was developed by researchers to forecast the impact of various dietary plans on both cancerous and healthy cells.

30 Jan 2023

Evolution of mint plants' chemistry could lead to new medicines, pesticides

The mint family of herbs, which includes sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, offers an invigorating jolt to our senses of smell and taste.

27 Jan 2023

Spikes protruding from red algae-derived metal-polysaccharide responsible for antimicrobial activities

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are becoming more and more of a concern as traditional sources of anti-microbial treatments become less effective.

27 Jan 2023

Deep-learning model for zinc finger design allows reprogramming of human transcription factors

Researchers at the University of Toronto and New York University have developed a novel technology that can engineer proteins to target any stretch of DNA in the human genome, opening a door toward gene therapies for a broader range of health conditions.

27 Jan 2023

New spray can prevent infections and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

27 Jan 2023

Valorization of industrial food processing waste to produce value added products

There is money to be made – and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – by finding a second life for the potato peels, fried dough particles, cheese whey and other industrial food-processing waste products that routinely end up in landfills, according to new research.

27 Jan 2023

Understanding the biochemical, ecological and physiological plant responses to heat and drought

The team of international scientists suggest that it is critical to understand the biochemical, ecological and physiological responses on plants to the stresses of heat and drought in order for more practical solutions and management.

25 Jan 2023

Study helps to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying complex taste sensations

Chicory is a popular salad ingredient, and its bitterness harmonizes well with apples or balsamic vinegar.

24 Jan 2023

Flexible copper sensor detects heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

24 Jan 2023

Ubiquigent collaborates with University of Glasgow on translational structural biology to accelerate drug discovery within the (de)ubiquitylation field

Ubiquigent Limited (Ubiquigent), a drug discovery and development company harnessing novel deubiquitinase (DUB) modulators as new therapeutics for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced it is supporting a Master’s student at the University of Glasgow (UoG) to undertake a research project on USP30, a DUB implicated in neurodegenerative, renal, and cardiovascular diseases.

From Ubiquigent Limited 23 Jan 2023

Study reveals how complex carbon and nutrient sources are metabolized by interacting microbes

Interactions among microorganisms in soil lead to the release of nutrients derived from complex organic matter in that soil.

20 Jan 2023

Environmental DNA analysis of microbial communities can help trace a region's water cycle

Environmental DNA analysis of microbial communities can help us understand how a particular region's water cycle works.

20 Jan 2023

Bees may be exposed to glyphosate residues in the environment

Bees may be at risk from exposure to glyphosate – an active ingredient in some of the EU's most commonly used weedkillers – via contaminated wildflower nectar, according to new research from Trinity and DCU scientists.

19 Jan 2023

Using fungi to transform ocean plastic waste into key pharmaceutical components

Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.

18 Jan 2023

'Green' products recycled from human excreta can be excellent fertilizers for agriculture

To tackle the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution, humanity will need to move to a circular economy, where all resources are recycled.

17 Jan 2023

Study suggests new strategies for controlling plant biochemistry

Plant biochemists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new level of regulation in the biochemical "machinery" that plants use to convert organic carbon derived from photosynthesis into a range of ring-shaped aromatic molecules.

12 Jan 2023

Biochemistry

Newly discovered enzyme tells specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves

Researchers create a tool to predict the effects of different diets on cancerous and healthy cells

Evolution of mint plants' chemistry could lead to new medicines, pesticides

Spikes protruding from red algae-derived metal-polysaccharide responsible for antimicrobial activities

Deep-learning model for zinc finger design allows reprogramming of human transcription factors

New spray can prevent infections and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Valorization of industrial food processing waste to produce value added products

Understanding the biochemical, ecological and physiological plant responses to heat and drought

Study helps to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying complex taste sensations

Flexible copper sensor detects heavy metals in sweat

Ubiquigent collaborates with University of Glasgow on translational structural biology to accelerate drug discovery within the (de)ubiquitylation field

Study reveals how complex carbon and nutrient sources are metabolized by interacting microbes

Environmental DNA analysis of microbial communities can help trace a region's water cycle

Bees may be exposed to glyphosate residues in the environment

Using fungi to transform ocean plastic waste into key pharmaceutical components

'Green' products recycled from human excreta can be excellent fertilizers for agriculture

Study suggests new strategies for controlling plant biochemistry

Methane emissions offset atmospheric carbon dioxide uptake in the blue carbon ecosystems

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Common food dye can be a potential dietary trigger for IBDs, study shows

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