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By studying the synthesis process of proteins encoded by over 1,000 genes in E. coli bacteria, researchers at Tokyo Tech in collaboration with colleagues at Kyoto Sangyo University, have shown that... - New electrode for ion concentration analysis does not require electrolyte solution
For the purpose of blood analyses and industrial tests, it is often necessary to measure the concentration of specific ions. At present, the relevant devices are large and cannot be produced at low... - A sub-surface copper layer boosts activity of platinum electrodes
Water electrolysis has not yet established itself as a method for the production of hydrogen. Too much energy is lost in the process. With a trick researchers of the Technical University of Munich ... - Non-natural Biomedical Polymers Produced from Microorganisms
KAIST researchers have developed metabolically engineered Escherichia coli strains to synthesize non-natural, biomedically important polymers including poly(lactate-co-glycolate) (PLGA), previously... - New nanoparticle technology to decipher structure and function of membrane proteins
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a nanoparticle technology that can be used to stabilise membrane proteins so that their structure can be studied in a lipid environment. The meth... - New state of matter: Quantum gas, liquid and crystal all-in-one
The world of quantum mechanics happens only in small scales around a few nanometers. In this nanoworld, particles can behave like waves, and vice versa and have only some probability to be in a par... - Human blood-brain barrier-on-a-chip device offers new ways of studying in vitro
The blood-brain barrier at the interface between the brain's blood vessels and nerve cells acts as a vital gatekeeper to the brain, allowing essential nutrients and fluids to pass into the central ... - The key to mass-producing nanomaterials
Nanoparticles - tiny particles 100,000 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair - can be found in everything from drug delivery formulations to pollution controls on cars to HD TV sets. Wit... - Seabed as a long-term deposit for plastic
Marine scientists from Kiel have examined whether and how quickly bacteria deplete plastic bags in the sediment of the seabed. The study shows that classic carrier bags made of polyethylene and bio... - The special properties of an atomic gas
In a laboratory experiment, physicists at the Center for Quantum Dynamics of Heidelberg University have succeeded in determining the equation of state for an atomic gas, which can be used to precis... - 3D Tomography of Millimeter-sized Fossil Insects
The layman considers fossil beetles just stones. Even experts were able to describe the rough, outer shape of the millimeter-sized fossils only. Using the ANKA synchrotron radiation source of KIT, ... - Discovery of new iron oxides in the lower mantle of Earth
Using a special high-pressure chamber, scientists have discovered two new iron oxides in experiments at DESY's X-ray light source PETRA III and other facilities. The discovery points to a huge, hit... - How chiral biomolecules imprint their handedness on crystal surfaces
The lack of mirror symmetry - that is, structures appear either only in a left- or right-handed fashion - is a striking property of the biological world. This so-called homochirality is seen at the... - Enhanced fluorescence microscopy to label and visualise different cell structures simultaneously
Fluorescence microscopy allows researchers to visualise biomolecules in cells. They label the molecules using fluorescent probes, excite them with light and use the fluorescence thus triggered to g... - Smart nanogels at the air/water interface: structural studies by neutron reflectivity
Gels are materials that are present in many everyday products such as shampoos, sunscreens and food gelatin among many others. They are formed by mixtures in which large amounts of liquid, usually ... - Label-free detection of viruses
In cooperation with Heraeus Quartz Glass, Harvard University in the USA and Leiden University in the Netherlands, scientists at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technologies (IPHT) have succeeded ... - Microreactor replaces animal tests
Researchers all over Europe are working on alternatives to animal testing that can be used to evaluate the adverse side-effects of medications. But many of these test methods still present problems... - Efficient fluorescence tag for super-resolution microscopy
Modern optical technologies such as super-resolution nanoscopy enable to exactly image small structures and molecular processes, therefore, providing a fascinating view into living cells. To visual... - Uranium-mediated electrocatalytic dihydrogen production from water
Chemists at FAU-Erlangen-Nürnberg have found a new use for depleted uranium, the waste product of nuclear energy which has been accumulating over decades: they have developed a uranium-based cataly... - Decontamination of nanotubes by microwaves
Amid all the fancy equipment found in a typical nanomaterials lab, one of the most useful may turn out to be the humble microwave oven. A standard kitchen microwave proved effective as part of a tw... - Researchers uncover how arsenic gets into the grain
Rice is a key food source in many parts of the world. However, it is not uncommon for it to contain arsenic. Biologists at FAU-Erlangen-Nürnberg have now found an approach that could help to reduce... - New insights into the supercritical state of water
Using molecular dynamics simulations, researchers have analysed the properties of supercritical water. The researchers showed which structure of the hydrogen bond network is formed in different sup... - Measuring system for light waves in the near-infrared range developed
Those who want to explore the microcosm need exact control over laser light. Only with its help is it possible to explore electron motion and to influence their behavior. Now, scientists at the Lab... - Naturally formed crystals can diffract X-rays
While structural biologists are familiar with the concept of growing protein crystals in the lab for X-ray crystallography experiments, many may not know that some organisms produce crystals natura... - A novel method to produce homogeneous certified reference materials for neutron activation analysis
Scientists from the JRC, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Leoben (Austria), the Atomic Centre Bariloche (Brazil) and Umicore (Belgium) developed a novel approach for the prod...