Hot and dry periods, such as this summer in Europe, appear to change the composition of…
Month: August 2018
New method for hydroboration of alkynes: Radicals induce unusual selectivity
A combination of organoboron and radical chemistry generates unusual trans-selectivity in hydroboration of alkynes. The use…
Novel role of protein in important pathways that lead to cancer malignancy
Researchers have revealed for the first time that a specific protein, the fatty acid-binding protein 5…
Introducing high-performance non-fullerene organic solar cells
An team of researchers has introduced a novel method that can solve issues associated with the…
Genetically encoded sensor tracks changes in oxygen levels with very high sensitivity
Based on a protein from E. coli, scientists have developed a fluorescent protein sensor able to…
Friction loss at first contact: The material does not forgive
Wear has major impacts on everything from the bearing of a wind power plant to an…
Using telemedicine to increase life expectancy
Telemedical interventional management reduces hospitalizations and prolongs the life of patients with heart failure. Researchers have…
The hidden life of rock gnome lichen
A new study is helping to shed light on the genetic diversity and reproductive process of…
The god of small things
New research suggests people who are religious gain happiness from believing there is a deeper meaning…
Genomic study of 412 anthrax strains provides new virulence clues
By analyzing genomic sequences from more than 400 strains of the bacterium that causes anthrax, researchers…