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Novel technique helps researchers in single-organelle characterization

Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign isolated and chemically characterized individual organelles within cells swiftly.

4 Oct 2021

High levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in liver cells linked to hepatitis C virus resistance

Hepatitis C virus thrives in humans for years, damaging the liver by causing chronic inflammation, eventually resulting in cirrhosis and liver cancer.

4 Oct 2021

Researchers uncover a vital step in the conversion process of biomass to methane

Microbial production of methane from organic material is an essential process in the global carbon cycle and an important source of renewable energy. This natural process is based on a cooperative interaction between different types of microorganisms: the fermenting bacteria and the methane-producing archaea.

4 Oct 2021

Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Opioids are a class of substances that control sensations such as pain and emotions in animals. While plant-derived opioid narcotics such as morphine are the most well-recognized, other opioid molecules like endorphins can also be synthesized by the body or artificially developed in laboratories.

From Tokyo University of Science 1 Oct 2021

Researchers develop novel antibacterial nanomaterial to treat skin infections

Researchers at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS (IOCB Prague) and the Technical University of Liberec in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, the Department of Burns Medicine of the Third Faculty of Medicine at Charles University (Czech Republic), and P. J. Šafárik University in Košice (Slovakia) have developed a novel antibacterial material combining nonwoven nanotextile and unique compounds with antibacterial properties.

1 Oct 2021

Experts unravel inner workings of cell receptors involved in various diseases

Scientists revealed the operational mechanism of possible drug targets for numerous diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and even COVID-19.

1 Oct 2021

Naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent the effects of the virus in bees

Around the world, honeybees are dying in large numbers. This die-off is in part because of a deadly virus that can kill bees or impair their ability to return to the hives after foraging. But in a study published September 28 in the journal iScience, researchers show that a cheap and naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent or reverse the effects of the virus in bees.

29 Sep 2021

Study examines effects of artificial sweetener on brain activity and appetite response

A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

29 Sep 2021

Study develops a highly efficient expression system for high protease yield

Proteases, one of the most inventive products, are utilized to enhance the efficacy of feed additives.

28 Sep 2021

Biogenic aerosols formed from volatile organic compounds can make clouds more reflective

An observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.

27 Sep 2021

Structural parameters of phosphatidylglycerol-DNA complex revealed

An interaction of DNA with lipids is of great interest because of their functions. As fatty acids and lipids can specifically bind to nucleic acids forming a code sequence of the genomic DNA, it is important to study the interaction of the oligonucleotide DNA (dA)20-(dT)20 with phosphatidylglycerol by the molecular dynamics method.

24 Sep 2021

Researchers report new route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide

Chinese scientists recently reported a de novo route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide (CO2) for the first time. Relevant results were published in Science on Sept. 24.

24 Sep 2021

Researchers show how 'bad mucin' contributes to worsening pulmonary conditions

Mucus is an essential protective layer of gel-like liquid composed largely of proteins called mucins throughout our airways.

23 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a DNA sensor to target and detect infectious viruses in minutes

A new sensor can detect not only whether a virus is present, but whether it's infectious – an important distinction for containing viral spread.

23 Sep 2021

High levels of sulfur volatiles in saliva make children dislike Brassica vegetables

Many children, as well as adults, dislike Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.

23 Sep 2021

Rice researcher secures $1.9 million NIH grant to improve time-release drugs

Time-released drugs are about to get a geometry lesson, thanks to bioengineers at Rice University.

22 Sep 2021

Japanese knotweed extract could bring back cured meats on the menu of health-conscious diners

Bacon could be back on the menu of health-conscious diners thanks to an unlikely salvation: Japanese knotweed.

22 Sep 2021

New chemical could help reluctant seeds to spring to life

Seeds that would otherwise lie dormant will spring to life with the aid of a new chemical discovered by a UC Riverside-led team.

20 Sep 2021

New yeast-bacterium co-culture to synthesize plant hormones for weed control

Plants regulate their growth and development using hormones, including a group called strigolactones that prevent excessive budding and branching.

20 Sep 2021

New study on peptides advances research on alternatives to antibiotics

Researchers from Rice University are confident that they can prime peptides to solve the complex issue of antibiotic resistance among humans.

17 Sep 2021

Biochemistry

Novel technique helps researchers in single-organelle characterization

High levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in liver cells linked to hepatitis C virus resistance

Researchers uncover a vital step in the conversion process of biomass to methane

Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Researchers develop novel antibacterial nanomaterial to treat skin infections

Experts unravel inner workings of cell receptors involved in various diseases

Naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent the effects of the virus in bees

Study examines effects of artificial sweetener on brain activity and appetite response

Study develops a highly efficient expression system for high protease yield

Biogenic aerosols formed from volatile organic compounds can make clouds more reflective

Structural parameters of phosphatidylglycerol-DNA complex revealed

Researchers report new route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide

Researchers show how 'bad mucin' contributes to worsening pulmonary conditions

Researchers develop a DNA sensor to target and detect infectious viruses in minutes

High levels of sulfur volatiles in saliva make children dislike Brassica vegetables

Rice researcher secures $1.9 million NIH grant to improve time-release drugs

Japanese knotweed extract could bring back cured meats on the menu of health-conscious diners

New chemical could help reluctant seeds to spring to life

New yeast-bacterium co-culture to synthesize plant hormones for weed control

New study on peptides advances research on alternatives to antibiotics

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