Biology – Page 35
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Research‘Chirality gene’ puts life in a twist
Simple molecular interactions may underpin the asymmetry of biological systems
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NewsNobel laureate and molecular biology pioneer Aaron Klug dies
Electron microscopy innovator who worked in Rosalind Franklin’s group has died aged 92
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ResearchMass spec goes massive weighing huge virus particles
Nanomechanical system can weigh protein complexes and viruses more than 100MDa in mass
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ResearchVenom peptides reveal secrets of scorpion evolution
The shapes of toxins found in venom are helping to resolve the scorpion’s family tree
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ResearchScorpion venom peptide engineered to sting brain disorders
Structure used to escort nanoparticles across blood–brain barrier also resists protease degradation
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ResearchDrug precursor made by solar-powered cyborg yeast
Indium phosphide nanoparticles supply electrons for shikimic acid synthesis
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ResearchEvidence emerges from the deep of Earth's first amino acids
Geochemical processes shows how buildings blocks for life on Earth may have been synthesised
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ResearchTuring patterns explain shark scale development
The tooth-like scales on a shark’s skin show signs of reaction-diffusion molecular patterns, like human hair and chicken feathers
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PodcastLevulinic acid
How one footballer's climate concerns led to the creation of a green chemistry company: the story of Mathieu Flamini, GFBiochemicals and levulinic acid.
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ReviewHow to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics
Journalist Michael Pollan’s 9th book is a fascinating history of psychedelic drugs.
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ResearchHidden gene cluster unearthed to reveal antibacterial natural product
Scientists encourage soil microorganisms to express themselves
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NewsIsland nation Palau bans sunscreens with chemicals thought to harm coral
It will be illegal to sell or import sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate and other chemicals like parabens from January 2020
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PodcastFuranocoumarin
Florence Schechter discovers how a seemingly healthy grapefruit-based breakfast could disrupt your daily drugs
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ResearchSilk route to scar-free skin
Hydrogel supports wound healing by allowing hair follicles and sebaceous glands to regenerate
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PodcastPhenolphthalein
Kat Arney gets to the bottom of the story of phenolphthalein – a chemical with two very different uses. If you've measured pH in a classroom or had some trouble in the bathroom, you may have met this compound before.
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ResearchEnzyme ancestors resurrected to boost thermal stability
Scientists constructing enzyme library make serendipitous discovery
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ResearchBacterial factories rival petrochemical route to nylon building block
Significant step towards sustainable commercial route for producing glutaric acid
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OpinionThe potential of promiscuity
Nobel recognition for a concept whose benefit to humankind is far from being truly realised
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ResearchCeramic–polymer combination gives mantis shrimp its incredible punching power
Composite material gives shrimp ‘spring’ both strength and flexibility