Discovery reveals how a specialized structure in plant cells helps regulate photosynthesis
Purdue University scientists have discovered a key mechanism that regulates how plants develop chloroplasts, essential ...
How calcium may have unlocked the origins of life's molecular asymmetry
A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science, Tokyo, has uncovered a surprising role for calcium in shaping life's earliest molecular ...
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Finding holes in your deck and porch in OH? Here’s why your wood is slowly disappearing
It’s the small holes in your railing and the layer of sawdust on your furniture; there is no mistaking these little buggers ...
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Making sturdy, semi-transparent wood with cheap, natural materials
Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative ...
Nature1d
Lasso-shaped molecule is a new type of broad-spectrum antibiotic
A natural antibacterial molecule shows clinical promise. Its unusual binding site is on an excellent target: ...
Ohio University2d
Plastic from plants? NSF grant helps OHIO researchers explore plant polymer scaffolding in search for fossil fuel replacements
In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find ...
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How to Interpret FTIR Results: A Beginner's Guide
Spectroscopy is a key tool for identifying chemical compounds and analyzing molecular structures. Learn how to read and ...