Life & Chemistry

Life & Chemistry

Biosynthetic grape-derived compound prevents progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

The findings, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, provide insight in determining the feasibility of biosynthetic polyphenols as a…

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New DNA Process Unveils Impact of ARTD1 Removal

For this process, the protein ARTD1 is removed from the DNA. Veterinary biochemists and molecular biologists from the University of Zurich have now elucidated…

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Gene Mutation Impacts Touch and Hearing Senses in Usher Syndrome

They showed that both senses have a common genetic basis. In patients with Usher syndrome, a hereditary form of deafness accompanied by impaired vision, they…

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Researchers find potential 'dark side' to diets high in beta-carotene

This antioxidant is a naturally occurring pigment that gives color to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens. It also converts to vitamin A,…

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Smart Gas Sensors Enhance Airborne Chemical Detection

These devices do all this by identifying and measuring airborne chemicals, and a new, more sensitive, smart model is under development at the University of…

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Researchers Develop Rapid Test Strips for Bacterial Contamination in Swimming Water

Now, researchers at McMaster University have developed a rapid testing method using a simple paper strip that can detect E. coli in recreational water within…

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Key Protein’s Newly Discovered Form and Function May Provide Novel Cancer Treatment Target

Research led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators suggests that safeguarding cell survival and maintaining a balanced immune system is just…

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Harry Potter’s Blood Test: Unveiling Secrets in Riddle’s Diary

In the book “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J. K. Rowling, Harry writes a question in Tom Riddle’s diary—and a written answer appears. Australian…

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24 New Lizard Species Discovered in Caribbean Facing Extinction

According to Blair Hedges, a professor of biology at Penn State University and the leader of the research team, half of the newly added skink species already…

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Orangutans Hold Key to Primate Evolution Through Alu Elements

Once gained an Alu element is rarely lost so comparison of Alu between species can be used to map primate evolution and diversity. New research published in…

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Bioluminescent Tech Simplifies GMO Tracking Efforts

New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Biotechnology shows that products from genetically modified crops can be identified at low…

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Insect-Inspired Innovations: Nature’s Design in Technology

A one-inch long grasshopper can leap a distance of about 20 inches. Cicadas can produce sound at about the same frequency as radio waves. Fleas measuring only…

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Scripps Research Institute Scientists Find the Structure of a Key ‘Gene Silencer’ Protein

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have determined the three-dimensional atomic structure of a human protein that is centrally involved in regulating…

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Boron-Nitride Nanotubes: New Hope for Cancer Treatment

The study was carried out by researchers in Italy at the Institute of Life Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa with BNNTs provided by researchers at…

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Cells in blood vessel found to cling more tightly in regions of rapid flow

Researchers at the University of Washington have studied vessel walls and found the cells pull more tightly together, reducing vascular leakage, in areas of…

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Explore the New Guide to Multiblock Polymers Research

These polymers can result in an astonishing array of materials, customizable to almost any specification. However, the flood of options could be overwhelming,…

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