A collaborative study led by Gert Weber from HZB, Uwe Bornscheuer from the University of Greifswald, and Alain Marty, Chief Scientific Officer of Carbios, presents a strategic shift in laboratory experiments to expedite the identification of enzymes capable of breaking down plastic. While numerous enzymes exhibit promise in the lab, the transition to large-scale applications … Read more
A collaborative effort between chemists from Nankai University, Nanjing Tech University, and Shanxi University in China, along with a colleague from Universidad San Sebastián in Chile, has resulted in the accidental creation of a groundbreaking molecule – a fullerene-like structure composed entirely of metal atoms. The research, published in the journal Science, details how the … Read more
Within the intricate framework of the human immune system, cellular communication thrives through signaling molecules like cytokines and chemokines. Among these messengers is MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor), a protein pivotal in regulating various immune reactions. In a surprising revelation, there exists a parallel in the plant kingdom – proteins known as MDL, remarkably similar … Read more
Prof. Jan J. Weigand, a phosphorus chemist at Dresden University of Technology, has collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to devise a groundbreaking method for incorporating phosphorus and nitrogen atoms into polycyclic molecules. This innovative technique holds the promise of unlocking new materials with specific optoelectronic properties, making them well-suited for applications in organic semiconductor technologies … Read more
Over the span of two centuries, scientists grappled with a formidable challenge: the inability to reproduce a common mineral in laboratory settings that mirrored its natural formation conditions. This scientific enigma, known as the “Dolomite Problem,” has recently been unravelled by a team of researchers hailing from the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University in … Read more
Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have achieved a breakthrough in catalyst synthesis, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Their work focuses on creating an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production and biomass upgrading, with potential applications in various fields such as environment, energy, and … Read more
Enzymes, serving as biocatalysts, play a pivotal role in advancing greener chemical processes, presenting promising prospects across diverse industries, spanning pharmaceuticals to environmental technology. The integration of new analytical methods, the exponential surge in data volumes, and the application of machine learning techniques have collectively propelled the evolution of biocatalysis. A collaborative effort led by … Read more
The overexpression of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) is closely associated with the onset and progression of diverse chronic diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic diabetic ulcers. Hydrogen therapy, as an emerging and promising general-purpose therapeutic approach, normally utilizes molecular H2 to selectively eliminate RONS and maintain intracellular redox homeostasis, thereby treating … Read more
Supramolecular polymers (SPs) are molecular assemblies composed of non-covalently bonded small molecules. They show high recyclability originating from their dynamic nature of monomer binding, which is different from covalent polymers with non-biodegradable nature. The small repeating units that form SPs, called monomers, are specifically designed to construct multiple non-covalent bonds to enhance the stability of … Read more
Researchers at Maynooth University, working as part of an international team, have created a new molecule that could help in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease, … Read more