Scientists create a variety of chemical compounds and a new leaf test to investigate how the A. alternata fungi infects only the Asian pear.
Category: Chemical Biology
Drug chaperones stop proteins before they aggregate
Scientists design new molecular chaperones that can capture aggregating proteins before they cause neurodegenerative damage.
Lignin-derived Materials Improve Plant Nutrient Bioavailability, Growth and Development
Synthesis of lignin-derived materials provides an environmentally friendly alternative to common pesticide additives for plant development.
Using Geometry to Inhibit Signaling in Cancer Cells
Using DNA molecules to build cool structures for novel drugs.
Just Breathe: Detecting Diseases with Exhaled Breath
Researchers utilize a mass spectrometry method to detected biomarkers relevant for identifying respiratory diseases in exhaled breath.
Miniature Device Detects Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria With Ease
A hand-held device to detect antibiotic resistant bacteria? Some researchers in Singapore made this idea a reality.