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Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between radiation (electromagnetic radiation, or light, as well as particle radiation) and matter.

Bayreuth researchers investigate microplastic contamination in mussels

"If you eat mussels, you eat microplastics." This was already known to a limited extent about mussels from individual ocean regions. A new study by the University of Bayreuth, led by Prof. Dr. Christian Laforsch, reveals that this claim holds true globally.

18 Dec 2020

Study reveals novel dimension in the study of protein-protein interactions

Many proteins are required to maintain the structure, and to preserve the genetic integrity, of DNA. Sliding clamps are proteins that increase the efficiency of DNA replication.

11 Dec 2020

New forensic method to identify criminals from a single strand of hair

During the investigations of crime scenes, even a single strand of human hair can make a significant difference in the evolution of a trial or case.

10 Dec 2020

Research shows magnesium contact ions stabilize complex folded structure of tRNA

In cells transfer RNA (tRNA) translates genetic information from the encoding messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein synthesis.

10 Dec 2020

Within A Hair's Breadth--Forensic Identification Of Single Dyed Hair Strand Now Possible

In crime scene investigations, a single strand of hair can make a huge difference in the evolution of a case or trial.

10 Dec 2020

New breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy may advance the field of precision medicine

A breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy will soon revolutionize the study of the cellular origin of diseases, advancing the field of precision medicine.

3 Dec 2020

Researchers present holographic Raman microscopy for biological sensing applications

Raman spectroscopy is widely used in analytical sciences to identify molecules via their structural fingerprint. In the biological context, the Raman response provides a valuable label-free specific contrast that allows distinguishing different cellular and tissue contents.

1 Dec 2020

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

An international research alliance has visualized the RNA folding structures of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, for the first time.

23 Nov 2020

Study reveals 3D structure of crucial phage component in atomic resolution

Scientists from Berlin-based FMP are particularly interested in the tube employed by phages to insert their DNA into bacteria.

16 Nov 2020

MIT chemists determine molecular structure of SARS-CoV-2 protein

MIT chemists have determined the molecular structure of a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein, called the envelope protein E, forms a cation-selective channel and plays a key role in the virus's ability to replicate itself and stimulate the host cell's inflammation response.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 16 Nov 2020

Infrared spectroscopy can trace out various modifications in protein structure

Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a frequently used technique for the structural analysis of simple and complex molecules.

9 Nov 2020

Researchers receive $2.6 million grant to examine tau-glycan interactions involved in Alzheimer's disease

Tangles of misfolded tau proteins in the brain are closely associated with memory loss in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

29 Oct 2020

Scientists design cost-effective portable analyzers

Despite their high accuracy, the majority of the existing instrumental laboratory methods are very laborious and insufficient in terms of quick analysis of the objects under study. A team of scientists of Samara Polytech design cost effective portable analyzers.

23 Oct 2020

A new look at an old technique for studying protein dynamics

A fresh new look at an old technique in protein biochemistry has shown that it should be reintroduced to the spectroscopy toolkit.

20 Oct 2020

UMD researchers use AI tools to predict how and when proteins form different shapes

By applying natural language processing tools to the movements of protein molecules, University of Maryland scientists created an abstract language that describes the multiple shapes a protein molecule can take and how and when it transitions from one shape to another.

12 Oct 2020

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Bayreuth researchers investigate microplastic contamination in mussels

Study reveals novel dimension in the study of protein-protein interactions

New forensic method to identify criminals from a single strand of hair

Research shows magnesium contact ions stabilize complex folded structure of tRNA

Within A Hair's Breadth--Forensic Identification Of Single Dyed Hair Strand Now Possible

New breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy may advance the field of precision medicine

Researchers present holographic Raman microscopy for biological sensing applications

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

Study reveals 3D structure of crucial phage component in atomic resolution

MIT chemists determine molecular structure of SARS-CoV-2 protein

Infrared spectroscopy can trace out various modifications in protein structure

Researchers receive $2.6 million grant to examine tau-glycan interactions involved in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists design cost-effective portable analyzers

A new look at an old technique for studying protein dynamics

UMD researchers use AI tools to predict how and when proteins form different shapes

New approach to determine the structure of large RNA molecules

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