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Researchers develop a new way to assess bean composition in coffee

People worldwide want their coffee to be both satisfying and reasonably priced. To meet these standards, roasters typically use a blend of two types of beans, arabica and robusta. But, some use more of the cheaper robusta than they acknowledge, as the bean composition is difficult to determine after roasting. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have developed a new way to assess exactly what's in that cup of joe.

15 Jan 2021

Study: Cattle feed yards emit synthetic chemical cocktails into the environment

A recent Point of Reference article, "The meat of the matter: Environmental dissemination of beef cattle agrochemicals," published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, points at synthetic chemical cocktails being emitted from cattle feed yards into the environment and how they can impact our ecosystem and our health.

15 Jan 2021

UT Southwestern biochemist is honoured for breakthrough metabolic research

UT Southwestern Biochemist Benjamin Tu, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Science from TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas). He was chosen for his pioneering research on cellular roles of small molecule metabolites that may have relevance for cancer treatments and other diseases.

15 Jan 2021

Shell scientist receives prestigious award to develop alternative carbon management technologies

Shell Scientist Christian A. Davies, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Technology Innovation from TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas). He was chosen for his development of a broad suite of alternative carbon management technologies to reduce emissions for a lower carbon future.

15 Jan 2021

Using mass spectrometry to determine the sex of fingermarks

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Prof. Simona Francese about her latest research into fingermarks and how, by using MALDI-MS, you can accurately determine their sex.

From Sheffield Hallam University 15 Jan 2021

Accurate Flow Measurement Helps Reduce Drug Production Costs

The Atrato and MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeters from Titan Enterprises have been designed to enable drug manufacturers to streamline production and reduce costs. These devices measure the rate of flow of fluids with extraordinary levels of accuracy, helping drug manufacturers control small details that make a big difference during production.

15 Jan 2021

Dual Detector Enables Sensitive Determination of Molecular Weight Distribution

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K reports on the development and OEM supply of a novel combination refractive index/viscometry detector for Brookhaven Instruments Corporation (Holtsville, NY, USA).

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 14 Jan 2021

Dual Detector Enables Sensitive Determination of Molecular Weight Distribution

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K reports on the development and OEM supply of a novel combination refractive index/viscometry detector for Brookhaven Instruments Corporation (Holtsville, NY, USA).

From Ziath Ltd 14 Jan 2021

New model could optimize strategies to cure HIV

According to a study, researchers have established the optimal conditions after a stem cell transplant that could regulate HIV without having to use a daily pill.

13 Jan 2021

New barcoding system improves portable DNA sequencing to monitor pathogens more effectively

Scientists have discovered an easy way to remove nearly all sequencing errors created by a commonly used portable DNA sequencer.

13 Jan 2021

Scientists use gene-editing technique to considerably increase the production of formicamycin antibiotics

Researchers have leveraged gene-editing advances to obtain a 10 times increase in the development of super-bug targeting formicamycin antibiotics.

13 Jan 2021

Circadian rhythms control killer cells in the immune system

According to an analysis of data humans’ ability to combat diseases may largely depend on day-to-day circadian cycles than previously believed.

13 Jan 2021

Study: No-till practices can significantly reduce soil erosion rates

Soil erosion is a major challenge in agricultural production. It affects soil quality and carries nutrient sediments that pollute waterways. While soil erosion is a naturally occurring process, agricultural activities such as conventional tilling exacerbate it.

13 Jan 2021

Metabolites may be predictive indicators for recurrent major depressive disorder

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites -- small molecules produced by the process of metabolism -- may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder.

13 Jan 2021

Scientists identify the sensor in human lungs that detects SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified the sensor in human lungs that detects SARS-CoV-2 and signals that it's time to mount an antiviral response.

13 Jan 2021

Protein phosphatase inhibition could contribute to the treatment of cancer, other diseases

The abundant presence of an enzyme known as low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMWPTP) in tumor cells has long been considered an indicator of cancer aggressiveness and metastatic potential.

13 Jan 2021

Nanobodies can prevent entry of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus into human cells

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed, in collaboration with researchers in Germany and the U.S., new small antibodies, also known as nanobodies, which prevent the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from entering human cells.

13 Jan 2021

Researchers develop novel nanobodies against SARS coronavirus-2

An international research team led by the University of Bonn has identified and further developed novel antibody fragments against the SARS coronavirus-2. These "nanobodies" are much smaller than the classic antibodies used to treat US President Donald Trump, for example.

13 Jan 2021

Researchers determine atomic structure of coronavirus protein linked to disease severity

A team of HIV researchers, cellular biologists, and biophysicists who banded together to support COVID-19 science determined the atomic structure of a coronavirus protein thought to help the pathogen evade and dampen response from human immune cells.

13 Jan 2021

New model can help identify potential drug targets for ulcerative colitis

Scientists from the Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic have designed an innovative, patient-derived model of ulcerative colitis that will help scale up studies into new therapies for chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

12 Jan 2021

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Researchers develop a new way to assess bean composition in coffee

Study: Cattle feed yards emit synthetic chemical cocktails into the environment

UT Southwestern biochemist is honoured for breakthrough metabolic research

Shell scientist receives prestigious award to develop alternative carbon management technologies

Using mass spectrometry to determine the sex of fingermarks

Accurate Flow Measurement Helps Reduce Drug Production Costs

Dual Detector Enables Sensitive Determination of Molecular Weight Distribution

Dual Detector Enables Sensitive Determination of Molecular Weight Distribution

New model could optimize strategies to cure HIV

New barcoding system improves portable DNA sequencing to monitor pathogens more effectively

Scientists use gene-editing technique to considerably increase the production of formicamycin antibiotics

Circadian rhythms control killer cells in the immune system

Study: No-till practices can significantly reduce soil erosion rates

Metabolites may be predictive indicators for recurrent major depressive disorder

Scientists identify the sensor in human lungs that detects SARS-CoV-2

Protein phosphatase inhibition could contribute to the treatment of cancer, other diseases

Nanobodies can prevent entry of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus into human cells

Researchers develop novel nanobodies against SARS coronavirus-2

Researchers determine atomic structure of coronavirus protein linked to disease severity

New model can help identify potential drug targets for ulcerative colitis

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