• A simple twist unlocks never-before-seen quantum behavior
    Friday, July 11, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new method for creating quantum states by twisting materials at the M-point, revealing exotic phenomena previously out of reach. This new direction dramatically expands the moiré toolkit and may...
  • Plants engineered for optimal biofuel production
    Thursday, July 10, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant biochemist Jay Thelen is using it as a powerful model to explore ways to boost oil production—an important step toward creating more sustainable,...
  • Forget 3D printing—DNA and water now build tiny machines that assemble themselves
    Thursday, July 10, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Imagine if you could "print" a tiny skyscraper using DNA instead of steel. That’s what researchers at Columbia and Brookhaven are doing—constructing intricate 3D nanostructures by harnessing the predictable folding of DNA strands. Their...
  • Lasers capture the invisible dance of wind and waves
    Thursday, July 10, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    A laser-equipped research platform has, for the first time, photographed airflow just millimeters above ocean waves, revealing two simultaneous wind–wave energy-transfer tricks—slow short waves steal power from the breeze, while long...
  • Scientists just recreated a 1938 experiment that could rewrite fusion history
    Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    A groundbreaking collaboration between Los Alamos scientists and Duke University has resurrected a nearly forgotten 1938 experiment that may have quietly sparked the age of fusion energy. Arthur Ruhlig, a little-known physicist, first...
  • Hidden DNA-sized crystals in cosmic ice could rewrite water—and life itself
    Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists from UCL and the University of Cambridge have revealed that "space ice"—long thought to be completely disordered—is actually sprinkled with tiny crystals, changing our fundamental understanding of ice in the cosmos. These...
  • Diagnosing cancer with light: Scientists develop a probe that glows yellow only in tumor cells
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A collaborative research team has successfully developed a novel fluorescent probe, SLY (Sialyl Lewis Yellow), capable of precisely identifying hepatocellular carcinoma tissue. The findings are published in the Journal of the American...
  • Study uncovers how harmful RNA clumps form—and a way to dissolve them
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Look inside a brain cell with Huntington's disease or ALS and you are likely to find RNA clumped together. These solid-like clusters, thought to be irreversible, can act as sponges that soak up surrounding proteins key for brain health,...
  • How lanthanides stabilize chlorophyll to boost plant resilience to UV stress
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth. But little is known about how they are absorbed by plants or influence photosynthesis, potentially...
  • Breakthrough battery lets physicists reverse entanglement—and rewrite quantum law
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have finally uncovered a quantum counterpart to Carnot’s famed second law, showing that entanglement—once thought stubbornly irreversible—can be shuffled back and forth without loss if you plug in a clever “entanglement battery.”
  • Defying physics: This rare crystal cools itself using pure magnetism
    Sunday, July 6, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Deep in Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists studied a green crystal called atacamite—and discovered it can cool itself dramatically when placed in a magnetic field. Unlike a regular fridge, this effect doesn’t rely on gases or...
  • A shocking new way to make ammonia, no fossil fuels needed
    Saturday, July 5, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Australian scientists have discovered a method to produce ammonia—an essential component in fertilizers—using only air and electricity. By mimicking lightning and channeling that energy through a small device, they’ve bypassed the...
  • Loofah-like polymer can filter viruses while adapting flexibility with pH changes
    Thursday, July 3, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Porous materials have a wide range of applications due to their capacity to act as filters, or lightweight structural materials that use less material than a solid substance. Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo,...
  • Scientists just mapped platinum atoms — and it could transform catalysis forever
    Thursday, July 3, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    A precious metal used everywhere from car exhaust systems to fuel cells, platinum is an incredibly efficient catalyst—but it's costly and carbon-intensive. Now, a serendipitous collaboration between scientists at ETH Zurich and other...
  • New protein-based system streamlines enzyme reuse for plastic recycling
    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Enzymatic recycling has gained traction in recent years as a greener alternative to traditional plastic recycling techniques, which often rely on energy-intensive mechanical or chemical processes. Enzymes can selectively break down...
  • Flipping alkenes for more effective cancer drugs with fewer harmful side effects
    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    For the first time, chemists have discovered a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.
  • Novel cross-linker streamlines protein complex analysis in living cells
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Proteins have specific biological functions in cells through conformational changes and interactions. Therefore, precise, in situ analysis of protein complex changes is essential for understanding cellular functions, uncovering disease...
  • Polymer-protected DNA sensors enable two-month storage for 50-cent disease diagnostics
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Using an inexpensive electrode coated with DNA, MIT researchers have designed disposable diagnostics that could be adapted to detect a variety of diseases, including cancer or infectious diseases such as influenza and HIV.
  • Developing compostable, single-use tableware
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Many single-use plastic products have been banned in the EU since July 3, 2021, so they can no longer be produced or marketed. However, more eco-friendly reusable solutions are not a feasible alternative for all areas of application....
  • AI-designed inhibitor targets key enzyme to fight prostate cancer drug resistance
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men globally. Hormonal therapies targeting the androgen–androgen receptor axis have significantly delayed disease progression. However, drug resistance remains inevitable, and new...
  • New fluorescent probe enables rapid, visible detection of harmful pesticide residues
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A team of researchers led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a fast and simple way to detect harmful pesticide residues, with results visible to the...
  • Innovative clip-off chemistry enables fast and precise production of complex molecules
    Monday, June 30, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Researchers at the ICN2 and the UAB have developed a novel strategy to obtain different types of organic molecules by breaking down their molecular structures. This technique enables fast and precise production of these molecules without...
  • Terbium's green glow: A simple sensor for liver cancer
    Monday, June 30, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses terbium, a rare earth metal, to sense the presence of an enzyme called β-glucuronidase, which can potentially aid in the detection...
  • Beyond the crystal: Dynamic model captures loop flexibility in swine virus drug design
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to devastate the global swine industry, yet the structural basis of how small molecules block its entry into host cells remains unclear. Researchers at the University...
  • ColdBrew algorithm puts water to work in drug discovery
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Every protein in the body is encased in a water shell that directs protein structure, provides vital stability and steers function. Because of this, water molecules represent a powerful but largely underappreciated foothold in drug...
  • Solving the mystery of an ancient enzyme could lead to new carbon capture strategies
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered important new clues in the mystery of how an ancient enzyme can turn atmospheric carbon into biomolecules, a natural process that could be helpful in developing...
  • This breakthrough turns old tech into pure gold — No mercury, no cyanide, just light and salt
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    At Flinders University, scientists have cracked a cleaner and greener way to extract gold—not just from ore, but also from our mounting piles of e-waste. By using a compound normally found in pool disinfectants and a novel polymer that...
  • One shot, game changed: How RAVEN captured a petawatt laser and supercharged fusion research
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique called RAVEN that can capture the full complexity of an ultra-intense laser pulse in a single shot—something previously thought nearly impossible. These pulses, capable of accelerating...
  • New technique rapidly identifies high-performing enzymes for sustainable biomanufacturing
    Friday, June 27, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    To make advances in using microbes to sustainably produce materials, it is necessary to find new molecular tools, or enzymes—but this is labor intensive. A Kobe University team has developed a technique that can classify thousands of...
  • Avocado pruning residue can transform into biological additive to stabilize emulsions
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Mayonnaise, milk, butter, and various sauces are among the products most associated with the term emulsion. While this technique is widely used in the food industry, it also has a vital role beyond the kitchen. Emulsifying involves...
  • From brewery to pharma: Brewer's yeast engineered to produce therapeutic peptides
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have developed an innovative method to produce and rapidly analyze a vast array of macrocyclic peptides, molecules increasingly used in modern medicine. The research, published in Nature Communications, harnesses the familiar...
  • Scientists revive legendary golden sea silk using Korean pen shell byssus
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A luxurious fiber once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient times has been brought back to life by Korean researchers. A team led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang and Professor Jimin Choi has successfully recreated a golden fiber,...
  • Soil bacterium's diverse genes yield two new natural product families with antifungal effects
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A study by an interdisciplinary research team shows how a soil bacterium can become a source of inspiration in the search for new active substances. Genomic analyses of the plant pathogen Pseudomonas syringae shed light on its chemical...
  • Better heating method makes legumes easier to digest
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    While they have been part of our human diet for centuries, legumes like peas and beans are ultimately seeds for the next generation of plants. To protect themselves from being eaten by animals and insects, they contain "antinutrients"...
  • Light-powered enzymes create valuable chiral molecules from plant-based building blocks
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A pioneering research lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has achieved another milestone using light-driven enzymatic reactions to convert simple biological building blocks into valuable chemicals.
  • Biosensor-guided evolution enhances itaconic acid production in E. coli
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    A novel evolutionary technique, designed to select E. coli strains capable of more efficiently metabolizing acetate—a sustainable, cost-effective carbon source—has been developed by a research team led by Professor Donghyuk Kim from the...
  • Upcycling plastic into painkillers: Microbes transform everyday waste into acetaminophen
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Paracetamol (acetaminophen) production could be revolutionized by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller. The new method leaves virtually no carbon emissions and is more sustainable than...
  • Glowing biosensor streamlines high-throughput drug screening
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Drug discovery can be a long and complex process. Medicines for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease are among the most expensive to develop, as animal model results have not proven to be predictive of efficacy in humans....
  • Engineers turn toxic ancient tomb fungus into anti-cancer drug
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound. After isolating a new class of molecules from Aspergillus flavus, a toxic crop fungus linked to deaths in the excavations of ancient tombs, the...
  • Rice University breakthrough keeps CO₂ electrolyzers running 50x longer
    Sunday, June 22, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    A Rice University team discovered that bubbling CO₂ through a mild acid dramatically improves the lifespan and efficiency of electrochemical devices that convert CO₂ into useful fuels. This simple trick prevents salt buildup—a major...
  • Hydrogen fuel at half the cost? Scientists reveal a game-changing catalyst
    Saturday, June 21, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Researchers in South Korea have developed a powerful and affordable new material for producing hydrogen, a clean energy source key to fighting climate change. By fine-tuning boron-doping and phosphorus levels in cobalt phosphide...
  • Researchers reveal new role of vitamin C precursor in enhancing plant growth and the production of bioactive compounds
    Friday, June 20, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a promising new use for a key intermediate in vitamin C production, demonstrating its potential to enhance plant growth and increase the...
  • Ultrafast membrane reactor developed for cleaner, more efficient beta-blocker production
    Friday, June 20, 2025 from Phys.org: Biochemistry News
    Chinese scientists have developed a breakthrough process that significantly improves the efficiency and environmental friendliness of beta-blocker production—with a focus on the widely used compound propranolol, which plays a vital role...
  • Invisible quantum waves forge shape-shifting super-materials in real time
    Thursday, June 19, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have, for the first time, directly observed phonon wave dynamics within self-assembling nanomaterials unlocking the potential for customizable, reconfigurable metamaterials with applications ranging from shock absorbers to...
  • Heavy particles, big secrets: What happened right after the Big Bang
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Smashing atomic nuclei together at mind-bending speeds recreates the fiery conditions of the early universe and scientists are finally getting a better handle on what happens next. A sweeping new study dives deep into how ultra-heavy...
  • Cozmic’s Milky Way clones are cracking the universe’s dark code
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists have built detailed Milky Way simulations under strange new physical laws to probe dark matter, revealing how different versions of the universe might behave and helping us get closer to the real one.
  • Photons collide in the void: Quantum simulation creates light out of nothing
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Physicists have managed to simulate a strange quantum phenomenon where light appears to arise from empty space a concept that until now has only existed in theory. Using cutting-edge simulations, researchers modeled how powerful lasers...
  • This battery self-destructs: Biodegradable power inspired by 'Mission: Impossible'
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Scientists at Binghamton University are bringing a sci-fi fantasy to life by developing tiny batteries that vanish after use inspired by Mission: Impossible. Led by Professor Seokheun Choi, the team is tackling one of the trickiest parts...
  • Scientists freeze quantum motion using ultrafast laser trick
    Thursday, June 5, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    Harvard and PSI scientists have managed to freeze normally fleeting quantum states in time, creating a pathway to control them using pure electronic tricks and laser precision.
  • Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
    Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Biochemistry News
    New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land --...
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