Mimicking a molecule found in poppies
A Rice University undergraduate student's grit and talent paid off in a big way when she introduced the first synthesis of a rare and potentially potent molecule drawn from poppies. .....»»
Researchers identify bacterial protein that senses and rescues "stalled" ribosomes
As a molecular machine found in the cells of all organisms, the ribosome is responsible for making new proteins. It reads the blueprint for a certain protein on a messenger molecule—known as messenger RNA (mRNA)—and then converts this information.....»»
Astronomers discover largest molecule yet in a planet-forming disc
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, researchers at Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands have for the first time detected dimethyl ether in a planet-forming disc. With nine atoms, this is the largest molecule ident.....»»
Dreams Update 2.40 Is Out Now, Adds Bug Fixes & New Boot Screen
The Dreams update 2.40 patch notes have been announced by Media Molecule. The post Dreams Update 2.40 Is Out Now, Adds Bug Fixes & New Boot Screen appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Media Molecule has pushed out the Dreams update 2.40 patc.....»»
How a two-faced molecule can silence problematic genes
T and B lymphocytes, which are part of a group of immune cells commonly called white blood cells, work together to eliminate foreign invaders in the body such as viruses. However, certain diseases can arise when T and B cells are activated at inappro.....»»
Molecule snapshot by explosion
Exploding a photo subject in order to take its picture? An international research team at the European XFEL, the world's largest X-ray laser, applied this "extreme" method to take pictures of complex molecules. The scientists used the ultra-bright X-.....»»
Newly developed radio-labeled molecule enables real-time imaging of innate immune activity
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new radio-labeled molecule capable of selectively reacting with certain high-energy radicals that are characteristic of innate immune activity, which may allow a non-in.....»»
A microbial compound in the gut leads to anxious behaviors in mice
A Caltech-led team of researchers has discovered that a small-molecule metabolite, produced by bacteria that reside in the mouse gut, can travel to the brain and alter the function of brain cells, leading to increased anxiety in mice. The work helps.....»»
Dreams Update 2.38 & 2.39 Out Now, Adds Fixes & New Imps For New Awards
Read up on the Dreams update 2.38 & 2.39 patch notes here from Media Molecule. The post Dreams Update 2.38 & 2.39 Out Now, Adds Fixes & New Imps For New Awards appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Media Molecule has lifted the wraps off the.....»»
Researchers develop promising molecule in quest to create drug to treat COVID-19
Uppsala researchers have succeeded in designing a molecule that inhibits the replication of coronaviruses and has great potential for development into a drug suitable for treating COVID-19. The molecule is effective against both the new variant and p.....»»
Hemoglobin acts as a chemosensory cue for mother mice to protect pups
Biochemists in Japan were surprised to discover that the molecule hemoglobin in the blood works not only as an oxygen carrier; when blood is spilled as a result of aggression, accident or predator attack, the molecule also acts as a chemosensory sign.....»»
Hungry for love: Gut molecule discovered that flips the feeding-to-mating switch
On Valentine's Day, couples all over the world will enjoy romantic dinners to celebrate love and relationships. The association between nutrition and mating is not unique to humans but is reflected across species throughout the animal kingdom. Howeve.....»»
Single-molecule optofluidic microsensor with interface whispering gallery modes
Optical evanescent microsensors have attracted considerable research interests since they can detect unlabelled molecules and monitor their interactions in real time and in situ with ultrahigh sensitivity, fast response, and miniature footprint. Howe.....»»
Development of an artificial vision device capable of mimicking human optical illusions
Researchers have developed an ionic artificial vision device capable of increasing the edge contrast between the darker and lighter areas of an mage in a manner similar to that of human vision. This first-ever synthetic mimicry of human optical illus.....»»
New research could be the first step to hydrogen power, day and night
A new molecule could be the key to getting hydrogen whenever it's needed. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There’s a disconnect between when people want to use electricity and when solar tends to produce it. Mo.....»»
New atom-level insight into drug-target residence time
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Tübingen helps to explain what defines how long a drug molecule stays bound to its target......»»
Taming of a shape-shifter molecule
Shape-shifter molecules are in never-ending motion. Their structure fluctuates because the carbon bonds that hold them together constantly break up and form again. Researchers have now found a way to "tame" a shape-shifter molecule called bullvalene......»»
A single molecule makes a big splash in the understanding of the two types of water
It plays a fundamental role in human existence and is a major component of our universe, yet there are still things we don't understand about water. To address the knowledge gaps, a collaborative team of Institute of Industrial Science, The Universit.....»»
Bacterial genome is regulated by an ancient molecule
We are all collections of cells, each cell containing the instructions—our DNA—to become any other cell. What differentiates a heart cell from a skin cell from a brain cell is the expression—or silencing—of genes......»»
Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of Why Comets Glow Green
A team of chemists just solved the mystery of why comets' heads -- but not their tails -- glow green, which had puzzled researchers for decades. From a report: Studying an elusive molecule, which only fleetingly exists on Earth, was the key. Comets a.....»»
Detailed images of molecule associated with ALS could open door to therapies
Scientists have determined the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers say this discovery could enable targeted development of new medical interventi.....»»