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Sharks may be key to developing effective COVID-19 treatments

To combat viruses, one of humankind's oldest threats, researchers are studying predators with the oldest adaptive immune system in the animal kingdom: sharks.

1 Jun 2022

New bio-mimicking enzyme shows promise in degrading lignin

A new artificial enzyme has shown it can chew through lignin, the tough polymer that helps woody plants hold their shape. Lignin also stores tremendous potential for renewable energy and materials.

31 May 2022

Researchers create new authentication tool to check the geographical origin of virgin olive oil

Olive oil is one of the most prestigious agri-foods in Spain and it is the base of the Mediterranean diet. This is why adulteration and commercial fraud cases occur when it comes to the origin and varieties of a product with such an economic and business interest.

From University of Barcelona 26 May 2022

Easy-to-find soft corals make the elusive "anti-cancer" compound, scientists report

The bottom of the ocean is full of mysteries but scientists have recently uncovered one of its best-kept secrets. For 25 years, drug hunters have been searching for the source of a natural chemical that had shown promise in initial studies for treating cancer.

From The University of Utah 24 May 2022

New framework to boost crop growth by incorporating strategies from a fast-growing algal species

A new study provides a framework to boost crop growth by incorporating a strategy adopted from a fast-growing species of green algae.

20 May 2022

New research identifies a destination for zinc chaperone protein's deliveries

Most people don't think much about zinc. But all living things need zinc for survival. This trace element helps many proteins fold into the right shapes to do their jobs.

18 May 2022

FSU research may help reduce millions of tons of food waste from bananas

New research from Florida State University won't only help you nail the timing for your banana bread -; it could also help reduce millions of tons of food waste from the widely cultivated fruit.

12 May 2022

New study investigates the stability of frozen methane crystals as the ocean temperatures rise

A vast amount of the powerful greenhouse gas is sequestered as frozen crystals in the world's oceans.

From New York University (NYU) 10 May 2022

Enzymes found in capybara gut can promote the application of agroindustrial waste

One option to reduce dependence on oil and other fossil fuels is to transform agroindustrial waste into molecules of interest to society, like biofuels and biochemicals.

10 May 2022

Using a novel carbon-negative route to produce commodity chemicals

Acetone and isopropanol are important chemicals for industry. They are used to produce materials from jet fuel to solvents to detergents to plastics. Currently, industry produces these two chemicals from petroleum using processes that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

9 May 2022

Knowledge-guided machine learning model could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

A team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota has significantly improved the performance of numerical predictions for agricultural nitrous oxide emissions.

3 May 2022

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 26 Apr 2022

Rutgers researchers team up to develop and produce lab-grown, structured meats

A pair of Rutgers researchers are teaming up to combat climate change and worldwide hunger at the same time.

From Rutgers University 21 Apr 2022

Radioconjugate drugs could change the future of cancer treatment

Many current cancer treatments make patients very sick because even the most targeted treatments kill healthy cells as well as cancer cells. But a new type of treatment called a radioconjugate is getting the attention of oncologists.

21 Apr 2022

Encapsulated peptide could provide a new approach to fighting bacterial infections

Antibiotic-resistant hospital pathogens are not to be underestimated as a health risk. A research team has now introduced a new approach for treating multiple-drug resistant Staphylococcus in the journal Angewandte Chemie.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers discover how new techniques may alter the synaptic connection of neurons

The brain has the potential to change the way neurons communicate with one another. That is how it prevents out-of-control brain activity. Scientists have discovered a mechanism that plays a key role in this.

21 Apr 2022

New protective mechanism against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease identified

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a prevalent disease frequently seen in obese people. Having high fat content in the liver is detrimental as it is strongly associated with severe health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver cancer.

20 Apr 2022

Biochemistry

Sharks may be key to developing effective COVID-19 treatments

New bio-mimicking enzyme shows promise in degrading lignin

Researchers create new authentication tool to check the geographical origin of virgin olive oil

Easy-to-find soft corals make the elusive "anti-cancer" compound, scientists report

New framework to boost crop growth by incorporating strategies from a fast-growing algal species

New research identifies a destination for zinc chaperone protein's deliveries

FSU research may help reduce millions of tons of food waste from bananas

New study investigates the stability of frozen methane crystals as the ocean temperatures rise

Enzymes found in capybara gut can promote the application of agroindustrial waste

Using a novel carbon-negative route to produce commodity chemicals

Knowledge-guided machine learning model could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Rutgers researchers team up to develop and produce lab-grown, structured meats

Radioconjugate drugs could change the future of cancer treatment

Encapsulated peptide could provide a new approach to fighting bacterial infections

Researchers discover how new techniques may alter the synaptic connection of neurons

New protective mechanism against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease identified

Cryo-EM reveals the structure of fermentation enzyme phosphoketolase

A new breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops

Comprehensive review provides insights on salt-reducing technologies in food production

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