Life Sciences and Chemistry

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How to improve transcription factors. Transcription factors regulate gene expression by binding specific sequences on DNA, which is an essential step to produce messenger RNAs from protein-coding genes. Denes Hnisz’s…

New catalysts enable greener ester synthesis

Scientists create 1 nm-sized metal-based catalysts for efficient and environmentally friendly chemical reactions. A new catalyst may well catalyze a shift to greener chemistry. Chemists from Yokohama National University have…

New organic molecule shatters phosphorescence efficiency records

… and paves way for rare metal-free applications. A research team led by Osaka University discovered that the new organic molecule thienyl diketone shows high-efficiency phosphorescence. It achieved phosphorescence that…

Key Cells for Blood Sugar Control Using Optogenetics

How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international team led by Prof. Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), part of Dresden University of…

A closer look at cell toxins

Researchers examine how radionuclides interact with kidney cells. When radionuclides enter our organism, whether by inhalation, ingestion, or through wounds, they pose a potential health risk. Many previous studies on…

Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass

Sweet flavours and healthy ingredients make strawberries one of the world’s most popular berries. The complex biochemical compounds that determine the flavour and nutritional value of a strawberry – known…

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