Shagene A synthesis perfected for leishmaniasis treatment
Just north of Antarctica and a little east of the southern tip of South America is the Scotia Sea. Besides glimpses of an occasional iceberg, these waters offer little to tourists......»»
Keeping water-treatment membranes from fouling out
When you use a membrane for water treatment, junk builds up on the membrane surface—a process called fouling—which makes the treatment less efficient. In a new study, published in the Journal of Membrane Science, researchers studied how membranes.....»»
Scientists develop novel method to synthesize azide compounds for wider industrial applications
Azide compounds play a pivotal role for subsequent synthesis of organonitrogens such as amines and triazoles that are essential compounds in organic and materials chemistry. Triazoles that can be synthesized by the 'click' reaction have attracted att.....»»
Mussel-inspired membrane can boost sustainability and add value to industrial wastewater treatment
Engineers have developed a new kind of membrane that separates chemicals within wastewater so effectively that they can be reused, presenting a new opportunity for industries to improve sustainability, while extracting valuable by-products and chemic.....»»
Rapid infection test in dogs could curb antibiotic resistance
Scientists have developed a new way to rapidly diagnose bacterial infections in dogs, enabling testing and treatment with appropriate antibiotics on the same day......»»
Organoids revolutionize research on respiratory infections
Biofilms are highly resistant communities of bacteria that pose a major challenge in the treatment of infections. While studying biofilm formation in laboratory conditions has been extensively conducted, understanding their development in the complex.....»»
New type of treatment discovered for attacking fungal infections
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections......»»
How heat treatment affects a milk alternative made from rice and coconut water
Whether they're made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or just sourced straight from the cow, milk products must go through heat treatment to prevent harmful bacterial growth and keep them safe. But understanding how these processes affect new, plant-bas.....»»
Scientists unveil synergistic method for non-canonical amino acid synthesis
New chemistry, new enzymology. With a new method that merges the best of two worlds—the unique and complementary activities of enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry—researchers at UC Santa Barbara have opened the door to new catalytic reactio.....»»
Stability AI releases Stable Diffusion XL, its next-gen image synthesis model
New SDXL 1.0 release allows hi-res AI image synthesis that can run on a local machine. Enlarge / Several examples of images generated using Stable Diffusion XL 1.0. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Wednesday, Stability AI r.....»»
New preventative treatment for porcine virus could save billions for farmers
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSV) cause significant damage to pig farms worldwide every year......»»
Cells Organize Themselves into "Neighborhoods" That Could Shape Treatment
“Cell atlases” offer an unprecedented look at how kidney cells become diseased and how fetal cells invade and remodel the placenta’s blood vessels.....»»
New nanoparticle drug delivery system shows promise in treatment of ectopic pregnancy
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows promise for greatly enhancing the efficacy of the medicine given to women with the life-threatening condition of ectopic pregnancy, which.....»»
Artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria
In-cell engineering can be a powerful tool for synthesizing functional protein crystals with promising catalytic properties, show researchers at Tokyo Tech. Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, the re.....»»
A high-pressure flux method to synthesize high-purity oxyhydrides
Adding a flux during the synthesis of oxyhydrides is a promising strategy to obtain a pure, homogenous product, reveal scientists from Tokyo Tech......»»
Researchers take a closer look at ultra-high stability nanobubbles
Bubble technology has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing environmental pollution, enhancing water treatment processes, and boosting industrial and agricultural production. Such novel applications of this technology have emerged owing to the un.....»»
Laser treatment found to boost battery performance
As the world transitions to renewable power sources such as solar and wind, there is a growing need for high-performance rechargeable batteries to store the energy generated by this intermittent energy source. Today's lithium-ion batteries are good,.....»»
Revealing the biology of insulin production
The discovery of insulin has saved the lives of millions of people with diabetes worldwide, but little is known about the first step of insulin synthesis......»»
A new Achilles heel of the bacterial cell wall
The bacterial cell wall must be constantly remodeled in order to grow and divide. This involves the close coordination of lytic enzymes and peptidoglycan synthesis. In their study published in Nature Communications, researchers led by Martin Thanbich.....»»
Better synthesis of geospatial data may help combat poachers, scientists say
Poaching wild animals poses global environmental risks, from threatening the survival of keystones species to potentially spreading animal-borne diseases to humans. Technology like unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can help combat poachers, but fi.....»»
Scientists overcome NH3 synthesis shortcomings
NH3 is not only the key chemical raw material for the industry but also a carbon-free fuel and mobile carrier of renewable energy in the future. So far, industrial NH3 synthesis is still dominated by the traditional Haber-Bosch reaction, which requir.....»»