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Old drugs new tricks—novel approach shows 'enormous potential' for rapid antibiotic discovery
An innovative project to re-purpose existing drugs for their potential as antibiotics has uncovered a highly promising candidate with a potent and unique way of killing drug resistant bacteria.
Biochemistry
Jun 19, 2024
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Study reveals molecular mechanisms of somatostatin receptor 5 activation by neuropeptides and drugs
Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth.
Biochemistry
Jun 19, 2024
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Researchers propose a new way for signal-amplification of chemosensors by flexibly manipulating an allosteric trigger
Chemical sensors whose signals can be amplified by various triggers hold huge potential in multidisciplinary sciences. However, developing such systems was considered a highly challenging task, until a team of researchers ...
Biochemistry
Jun 19, 2024
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Researchers invent 100% biodegradable 'barley plastic'
A biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugarbeet waste—a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature—has been created at the University of Copenhagen. In the ...
Biochemistry
Jun 18, 2024
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New biocatalytic method eliminates cyanide in nitrile production
If the household cleaner emits a lemon-like odor, this may be due to a nitrile called citronellyl nitrile. These versatile chemical nitrile groups are also used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, superglue ...
Biochemistry
Jun 18, 2024
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Antifreeze proteins show promise for organ preservation
Cryogenic damage has long presented a significant barrier to effective organ preservation, posing challenges to advancements in transplantation and medical treatments. The formation of ice crystals during freezing can compromise ...
Biochemistry
Jun 18, 2024
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To streamline drug discovery, team develops algorithmic framework to identify optimal molecular candidates
The use of AI to streamline drug discovery is exploding. Researchers are deploying machine-learning models to help them identify molecules, among billions of options, that might have the properties they are seeking to develop ...
Biochemistry
Jun 17, 2024
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New AI tool for rapid and cost-effective drug discovery
Australian researchers, led by Monash University, have invented a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool which is poised to reshape virtual screening in early stage drug discovery and enhance scientists' ability to identify ...
Biochemistry
Jun 17, 2024
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Green leather: Innovative plant-based substitute developed from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber
In a significant breakthrough in sustainable materials science, researchers have developed a plant-based leather alternative using pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and natural rubber (NR). This eco-friendly material promises to ...
Biochemistry
Jun 17, 2024
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Researchers develop technique to authenticate the origin of Western Australia's honey
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a new technique to authenticate the origin of honey through its nectar signature.
Biochemistry
Jun 14, 2024
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Researchers reveal novel mechanism of enhanced P450 demethylase activity through engineered key gating residues
A crucial step in the degradation and utilization of lignin is the process of O-demethylation of lignin monomers, facilitated by O-demethylases. Current O-demethylases face challenges such as limited substrate specificity, ...
Biochemistry
Jun 14, 2024
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Vitamin B6: New compound could delay degradation
A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.
Biochemistry
Jun 13, 2024
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Scientists propose distance-based visual miRNA biosensor
Point-of-care testing (POCT) devices show great advantages over conventional diagnostic tests in being accessible to patients and providing timely diagnostic information. The global POCT market has grown remarkably over the ...
Biochemistry
Jun 13, 2024
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Scientists preserve DNA in amber-like polymer: Method could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data
In the movie "Jurassic Park," scientists extracted DNA that had been preserved in amber for millions of years, and used it to create a population of long-extinct dinosaurs.
Biochemistry
Jun 13, 2024
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Study reveals antiviral properties of solid wood surfaces
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) have collaborated to publish research on the antiviral capabilities of solid wood surfaces.
Biochemistry
Jun 12, 2024
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Rapid approach to creating cyclic peptide opens the way for new antibiotics
A discovery made by scientists at King's College London could speed up efforts to produce new antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Biochemistry
Jun 10, 2024
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Fixing excess carbon dioxide: Biocatalyst-driven carboxylation under mild conditions
Carbon capture and utilization technologies for the conversion of carbon dioxide into carboxylic acids have garnered attention recently, with researchers from Tokyo Tech recently demonstrating a biocatalyzed carboxylation ...
Biochemistry
Jun 10, 2024
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Molecules derived from sea sponge show promising effects in cancer, mitochondrial function
A groundbreaking study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in collaboration with Dominican University of California explores how small molecules derived from sea sponges affect energy production in mitochondria ...
Biochemistry
Jun 6, 2024
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Enzyme research reveals why some cancer drugs cause severe side effects
Some cancer drugs cause severe side effects because they are not working accurately enough. A team at the University of Würzburg led by biochemist Caroline Kisker has now discovered why.
Biochemistry
Jun 6, 2024
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Researchers discover how nature repurposes ammonium transporters as receptors
A team led by Freiburg biochemist Prof. Dr. Susana Andrade has characterized a new membrane protein that allows microorganisms to repurpose ammonium transporters (Amts) as receptors.
Biochemistry
Jun 6, 2024
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