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Scientists take a major step towards realizing synthetic CO2 fixing pathways in living cells

Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2).

2 Jan 2024

Catenane magic: Boosting protein stability and resilience with interlocking rings

This study is led by Prof. Wen-Bin Zhang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University & Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence) and Dr. Jing Fang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University).

29 Dec 2023

New method designs high-affinity, orally bioavailable peptides

For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy.

28 Dec 2023

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

Recent research published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health (Volume 2, 2023) reveals groundbreaking insights into how typical PFAAs accelerate the degradation of DNA.

26 Dec 2023

Fox urine compound effectively repels flies through multisensory activation

Crop damage in agriculture and the transmission of vector-borne diseases by insect pests have become worldwide threat nowadays.

25 Dec 2023

New family of polymers can kill bacteria without inducing antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a rapidly growing threat to public health. Each year, they account for more than 2.8 million infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

22 Dec 2023

New mechanism that regulates dietary lipid processing by the intestine revealed

The maintenance of a balanced lipid homeostasis is critical for our health. While consumption of excessive amounts of fatty foods contributes to metabolic diseases such as obesity and atherosclerosis, fat is an indispensable component of our diet.

20 Dec 2023

TMDU researchers develop novel method to identify protein-protein binding interfaces

Proteins are building blocks of our bodies, but they do not work solo. They form partners to facilitate in different biological processes that keep us going.

20 Dec 2023

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by Japanese Patent Office

Patent JP6692856 upheld for second time in response to invalidation challenge.

19 Dec 2023

Oxidized amino acids signal damaged photosynthesis proteins for repair

Photosynthesis refers to the fundamental biological process of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll (a green pigment) containing plants.

18 Dec 2023

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

CRISPR opens doors for novel probiotic functions and applications

Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics-;live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota.

13 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

Expanding the toolbox for drug design: New enzymes for tailoring molecules

Simon Schröder has worked out how enzymes can be used to more easily form the desired bond between two nitrogen atoms.

8 Dec 2023

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Researchers explored how the incorporation of N1-methylpseudouridine (1-methylΨ) into mRNAs affects ribosomal frameshifting and the overall fidelity of mRNA translation.

7 Dec 2023

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer.

4 Dec 2023

Collaborative study focuses on understanding the strength of adhesion of COVID-19 variants

A recent groundbreaking study, published in Nature Nanotechnology, sheds new light on the coronavirus's behavior, particularly its ability to remain attached under various mechanical stresses and the implications for person-to-person transmission.

29 Nov 2023