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Simple buffers can prevent photoblueing effect in microscopy

Advances in fluorescence microscopy make it viable to image molecular complexes or individual molecules in cells with a spatial resolution of up to 20 nm.

1 Mar 2021

Oxidation processes play major role in the atmosphere and in combustion

Alkanes, an important component of fuels for combustion engines and an important class of urban trace gases, react via other reaction pathways than previously thought.

24 Feb 2021

Study reveals specialized mechanism for translation of mitochondrial genome into proteins

An international collaboration among researchers from Finland, Sweden, UK and the USA has captured ribosomes translating messenger RNA expressed from the maternally inherited mitochondrial genome.

23 Feb 2021

Longevity gene contributes to brain health during aging

According to a new study, a gene associated with an exceptionally long-life span in human beings guards the brain stem cells against the adverse effects of stress.

23 Feb 2021

Electron cryo-microscopy sheds light on how bioenergy makers are made in our body

Mitochondria are organelles that act as the powerhouses in our body. They use oxygen which we inhale and the food we eat to produce energy that supports our life.

22 Feb 2021

Antioxidant in green tea may lead to new anti-cancer drugs

Green tea contains an antioxidant that may boost the concentrations of p53, called the “guardian of the genome,” for its potential to kill cancerous cells.

15 Feb 2021

New simplified approach for producing pharmaceutical substances

Tetrahydroisoquinolines (THIQ) are organic compounds, whose structure includes a benzene ring merged with a nitrogen-containing cycle.

11 Feb 2021

Defective catalyst can simplify generation of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen

Rice University researchers have created a "defective" catalyst that simplifies the generation of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen.

10 Feb 2021

Manganese is limiting factor for phytoplankton growth in the Southern Ocean

The term plankton describes usually very small organisms that drift with the currents in the seas and oceans.

10 Feb 2021

Researchers gain unprecedented insights into formation of nitrous oxide emissions

Scientists led by Eliza Harris and Michael Bahn from the Institute of Ecology at the University of Innsbruck have succeeded in studying emissions of the greenhouse gas N2O under the influence of environmental impacts in an unprecedented level of detail.

8 Feb 2021

Scientists identify new drug target for treating Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

Researchers have discovered a promising treatment method for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS)—a debilitating genetic disorder that accounts for rapid and premature aging in children.

3 Feb 2021

Researchers discover hydrogen-producing enzyme group that resists oxygen attack

Hydrogen-producing enzymes are beacons of hope in biohydrogen research. However, they are so vulnerable to oxygen in the air that it has not been possible to exploit their potential on a larger scale.

3 Feb 2021

Noncoding RNA plays key role in sepsis, regulates inflammatory gene expression

Sepsis can result when the body’s immune response to a specific infection gets out of control.

From University of California Santa Cruz 2 Feb 2021

Juicing technique can influence phytochemical content, antioxidant activity of vegetable juices

With the New Year, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, by eating more vegetables, for example. But those who don't like the taste or texture of some vegetables might prefer to drink them in a home-squeezed juice.

28 Jan 2021

Microalgae cultivation can be a promising way to produce healthy 'superfoods'

Marine microalgae-based cellular agriculture is a promising new way to sustainably produce plant-based 'meat' and healthy 'superfoods' for the future.

25 Jan 2021

Global collaboration aims to develop new technologies to produce green ammonia

A new global collaboration to examine new ways of producing green ammonia is to receive DKK 21 million from the EU framework program for research and innovation, Horizon 2020. The project is being headed by engineering researchers from Aarhus University.

25 Jan 2021

INRS research team paves the way towards production of green hydrogen

A research team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has joined forces with French researchers from the Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health (ICPEES), a CNRS-University of Strasbourg joint research lab, to pave the way towards the production of green hydrogen.

25 Jan 2021

New study sheds light on citrus greening disease

Huanglongbing (HLB), also called citrus greening disease, is detrimental to the citrus industry and causes unparalleled levels of destruction around the world. But despite this fact, there is no proven treatment for this.

22 Jan 2021

Study shows how nonmalignant cells adapt to harsh tumor microenvironment

Cells need energy to survive and thrive. Generally, if oxygen is available, cells will oxidize glucose to carbon dioxide, which is very efficient, much like burning gasoline in your car. However, even in the presence of adequate oxygen, many malignant cells choose instead to ferment glucose to lactic acid, which is a much less efficient process.

20 Jan 2021