Biology – Page 29
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ResearchNew way to create huge protein polymer chains
Strategy constructs synthetic protein polymers that weigh 0.5MDa
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ResearchWhy photosynthetic organisms evolved to have dimeric reaction centres
Excitation energy transfer enhancements thought to compensate for decrease in charge transfer efficiency of going from monomers to dimers
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FeatureStem cell hype
Many clinics around the world offer unproven treatments, while genuine therapies are slowly making their way through trials. Anthony King reports
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ResearchMicrobes and renewable energy turn carbon dioxide into edible protein
Sustainable method for producing proteins for human consumption made possible by clever two-stage bioprocess
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ResearchBiomolecular analysis unpicks human story of Himalayan skeleton lake
Archaeological deposits subject to ancient DNA analysis, stable isotope dietary reconstruction, radiocarbon dating and osteological analysis
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PodcastBoric acid
Mike Freemantle revisits battlefield surgery to investigate boric acid, a key part of Dakin's antiseptic solution used extensively in the first world war
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ResearchBiodegradable batteries could be made from modified proteins
Coiled polypeptides modified with redox-active molecules make for eco-friendly single-use batteries
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ReviewIncredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation
David Barrie introduces amazing animal navigators, from bacteria and butterflies to pigeons and crocodiles
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PodcastAmygdalin & Laetrile
Patrick Hughes delves into the molecule at the centre of a decades-old cancer treatment conspiracy theory
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ResearchWood microfluidics carve out a niche
Teflon-coated wood devices perform as well as plastic equivalents but face some challenges before they can realise their clinical and sustainable potential
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NewsData manipulation casts shadows on Novartis gene therapy
Manufacturing problems with other new medicines highlight difficulty of developing advanced treatments
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ReviewThe Science of Fate: Why Your Future is More Predictable Than You Think
Hannah Critchlow’s book is a voyage into the depths of the human mind
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ResearchEngineered cyanobacteria turn carbon dioxide into petrol substitute
Strategy transforms wild photosynthetic organism into a system that could reduce humanity’s reliance on fossil fuels
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OpinionHas x-ray had its day?
Will the giant of structure determination be toppled by blasts from electron beams?
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ResearchTurbo-charged Crispr gene-editor can make 25 alterations in one go
Theoretically thousands of changes could be made at once using new technique
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ResearchShark skin study illuminates new fluorescent molecules
New family of glowing metabolites help sea bottom dwelling sharks recognise each other
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ResearchWhy does all life use the same 20 amino acids?
Chemical properties offer an answer to why nature limits itself to so few protein building blocks
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OpinionBringing video games into the protein fold
Citizen scientists use a computer game to design brand new proteins
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ResearchSulfonated polymer kills drug-resistant microbes in minutes
New application for an existing material