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Protecting foods with antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap

Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage.

From Rutgers University 21 Jun 2022

New polymer material may pave the way for development of electronic pills and drug implants

Biomedicines are produced by living cells and are used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases among other things.

17 Jun 2022

Lager beer consumption may increase men’s gut microbiome’s diversity

Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful?

16 Jun 2022

Novel nanoparticle therapeutic shows potential for treating human cancers

Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine have discovered a possible new approach to treating solid tumors through the creation of a novel nanoparticle. Solid tumors are found in cancers such as breast, head and neck, and colon cancer.

15 Jun 2022

Study reveals possibility of changing the identity of synapses through enzymatic means

As you're reading this sentence, the cells in your brain, called neurons, are sending rapid-fire electrical signals between each other, transmitting information.

14 Jun 2022

Orbit Discovery awarded Innovate UK grant to expand high throughput cell-based functional screening platform capabilities in peptide drug discovery

Orbit Discovery Ltd., (“Orbit”) a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering candidate peptide therapeutics harnessing proprietary affinity and cell-based functional screening platforms, has been awarded a Smart grant by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

From Orbit Discovery 14 Jun 2022

New form of rapid test can detect infections in farm animals

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new form of rapid test to detect infections in farm animals, responding to the rising threat of dangerous outbreaks.

13 Jun 2022

Scientists identify a way to release the brakes on plants’ production of aromatic amino acids

Every day, plants around the world perform an invisible miracle. They take carbon dioxide from the air and, with the help of sunlight, turn it into countless chemicals essential to both plants and humans.

9 Jun 2022

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

Metrion Biosciences Limited (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel contract research and drug discovery company, today announced the appointment of Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development. Driven by the uptake of its ion channel discovery services, the appointment follows the recent creation of a Client Services team as Metrion expands its operations and enhanced drug discovery capabilities, internationally.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 9 Jun 2022

Exploring advances in soil additions to help soil biology

Many farmers – and gardeners – focus on the physical and chemical management of their farms (or gardens).

8 Jun 2022

Researchers analyze the chemical and biophysical properties of protein corona

Professor Chunying Chen of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ (CAS) National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) has been studying the chemical and biophysical characteristics of protein corona in nanomedicine.

3 Jun 2022

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

Biochemistry

Protecting foods with antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap

New polymer material may pave the way for development of electronic pills and drug implants

Lager beer consumption may increase men’s gut microbiome’s diversity

Novel nanoparticle therapeutic shows potential for treating human cancers

Study reveals possibility of changing the identity of synapses through enzymatic means

Orbit Discovery awarded Innovate UK grant to expand high throughput cell-based functional screening platform capabilities in peptide drug discovery

New form of rapid test can detect infections in farm animals

Scientists identify a way to release the brakes on plants’ production of aromatic amino acids

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

Exploring advances in soil additions to help soil biology

Researchers analyze the chemical and biophysical properties of protein corona

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

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