Life & Chemistry

Life & Chemistry

3D Robotics Enhances Mass Spectrometry for Forensics and Pharma

Mass spectrometry (MS) is a tool that helps researchers identify the components of a sample. In recent years, the instrument has made its way outside the…

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Inner Ear Insights on Human Dispersal from Africa

The early migration of humans out of Africa and across the world can be proven using genetic and morphological analyses. However, morphological data from the…

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Gene Loss in Evolution: How Less Can Lead to More Diversity

The diversity of animals is one of the most fascinating aspects of nature. All habitats on the planet, be it land, water, or air, are occupied by species with…

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New Satellite Method Quantifies Ocean Measurements From Space

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences researchers have developed a statistical method to quantify important ocean measurements from satellite data, publishing…

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HU Research Unlocks Secrets of Chlorophyll Synthesis

Photosynthesis is an essential process for the existence of all organisms on our planet, in which sunlight is converted into biochemical energy. The pigment…

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Tracking Electrical Activity in Lipid Membranes with Water Molecules

Researchers from the Laboratory for fundamental BioPhotonics (LBP) in EPFL's School of Engineering were able to track these moving charges in real time in a…

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Dual Approach to Combat Flu Viruses: A New Innovation

Fever, shivering, headaches, and joint pains – each year millions of people around the world are affected by the flu. While most people recover after a few…

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New Reaction Path in Atmosphere Enhances Hydrocarbon Insights

The new findings will play an important part in improving our understanding of the decomposition pathways of hydrocarbons in the atmosphere. The rapidly formed…

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Flipping Lipids: Unlocking Cell Membrane Transport Tubules

Researchers are getting closer to understanding the molecular processes that cause parts of cell membranes to morph into tiny tubes that can transport…

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Understanding Aquaculture: The Future of Fish and Seafood

More than half of the world’s fish and seafood products come from aquaculture. The increasing demand and the simultaneous decline of the natural stocks due to…

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Unlocking Protein Secrets: The Power of Minimal Analysis

Proteins constantly move and change their conformation. Molecular dynamics typically answers the question of what the possible conformations of proteins are….

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New Insights: Centrioles’ Role in Aggressive Cancer Types

The researchers observed that the number and size of tiny structures that exist inside cells, called centrioles, are increased in the most aggressive sub-types…

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Knitting Electronics: The Future of Yarn Batteries Explained

Most people are familiar with smartwatches, but for wearable electronics to progress, scientists will need to overcome the challenge of creating a device that…

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Submarine Groundwater’s Impact on Coral Reef Growth in Hawai’i

“SGD is common on nearshore coral reefs, especially in Hawai'i, so we set out to test how SGD affects coral reef growth in Maunalua Bay, O'ahu.” said Megan…

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Haemophilia A: Understanding Immune Responses to Factor VIII

Haemophilia A is the most common congenital blood coagulation disorder. It is caused by various mutations in the so-called factor VIII (F8) gene. Depending on…

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Calcium Wave Communication: Enhancing Plant Growth Insights

Based on what we know today, the plant hormone auxin influences all aspects of plant growth and development. It makes corn thrive from germination to harvest,…

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