Enzyme for Biocatalysis Uses Solvent as a Substrate
Enzyme for biocatalysis uses solvent as a substrate Formate dehydrogenase, a key enzyme in biocatalytic processes, has been found to have the capability to use formamides as both solvent and substrate in a groundbreaking new discovery by researchers at Ruhr-University…
Study Suggests Nine Distinct Cultural Groups in Europe 34,000-24,000 Years Ago
Evidence from personal ornaments suggests the existence of nine distinct cultural groups in Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, conducted by Jack Baker, Solange Rigaud, Daniel Pereira,…
Groundbreaking Discovery of Multi-Planet Star System
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a multi-planet star system, offering a rare glimpse into the formation and behavior of planets around a newly formed star. The star, TOI-1136, is a dwarf star located in the Milky Way galaxy,…
Study Reveals Impact of Genotypes on Icelandic Lifespan
A new study has revealed that a significant percentage of Icelanders carry genotypes linked to serious diseases, impacting their lifespan. The study, which analyzed 58,000 whole-genome sequenced Icelanders, found that actionable genotypes, particularly those predisposing individuals to cancer and cardiovascular…
MIT student engineers gut bacteria to display Doom
Power-crazed boffin gets Doom running through the medium of gut bacteria By Rich Stanton published 1 day ago Doom has had one of the most remarkable afterlives of any game, from the still-thriving modding and speedrunning scenes to the meme-slash-mission…
NASA Captures Powerful Solar Flare Erupting from the Sun
Nasa recently captured a powerful solar flare erupting from the Sun, causing immediate and diverse repercussions. The eruption, originating from sunspot AR3559, emitted a powerful M6.7-class solar flare in the early hours of Monday. This extreme ultraviolet flash was captured…
Study Reveals Over 70% Conceal Symptoms of Contagious Illnesses
More than 70% of the participants in a recent study reported concealing their symptoms of contagious illnesses, shedding light on a concerning trend in public health. The study, which involved over 4,100 participants, revealed that 75% of individuals had either…
MIT and Ragon Institute researchers make breakthrough in DNA-based vaccine development
Researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have made a significant breakthrough in vaccine development. They have created a vaccine using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, which has shown promise in inducing a…
Preventable Causes of Cardiovascular Death
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with over 900,000 deaths annually, and shockingly, one in three of these deaths could be prevented with proper preventive care. As we approach Heart Month in February, it’s…
New Drug Triggers ‘Calcium Storm’ to Choke Cancer Cells to Death
MEDICAL New drug triggers ‘calcium storm’ to choke cancer cells to death By Michael Irving | January 29, 2024 Scientists have developed a method to kill cancer by flooding its cells with calcium. No matter how important something is, too…