People with asthma or COPD might one day benefit from new treatments that trigger bitter taste receptors. Interestingly, bitter taste receptors are not just found…
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A bowl of strawberries. Have you ever been disappointed by the taste of a strawberry, despite its plump and red appearance? The cause might be…
A new technique has been developed that may offer a pathway towards treating certain “undruggable” diseases like Alzheimer’s. Currently, small-molecule drugs are unable to interfere…
Some small molecules can lock SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins in a harmless closed configuration (left) instead of the infectious open configuration (right). Credit: Adapted from ACS…
The AFIR method traces back the reaction of endiandric acid C methyl ester, a 52-atom natural product, to its starting materials using only quantum chemical…
The researchers believe that their technique could pave the way for the creation of sustainable, multi-purpose green energy technologies in the future. Plants are often…
Scientists are uncertain about the origins of life on Earth, but one hypothesis is that meteorites brought amino acids, the building blocks of life, to…
Hops are a key component of beer’s flavor and aroma. According to new research, compounds extracted from hop flowers can, in lab dishes, inhibit the…
Researchers have identified a biomarker that could help physicians diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, as a patient transitions into mild cognitive impairment. Until recently, a definitive…
This window film (held in fingers at top left) keeps rooms bright and cool by allowing visible light to pass in while reflecting invisible infrared…
A highly precise, nanometer-scale imaging technique revealed a protein-based layer between the wood and the varnish coating of these two Stradivarius violins. Credit: Adapted from…
The scientists discover that the new sweetener elevated the numbers of several beneficial human gut microbes. The study found that the sweetener could also improve…
Researchers have taken a step toward the development of a therapeutic that can treat infection of antibiotic-resistant strains of anthrax in mice without antibiotics. Anthrax-causing…
Researchers developed a substance that boosted the immune response to an experimental COVID-19 shot in mice by 25 times, compared to injection with the vaccine…
A tiny, touch-based sensor uses sweat to detect the level of lithium in the body. Credit: Jialun Zhu and Shuyu Lin If taken in just…
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Scientists report that their “polymeric micelles” are effective against peanut allergies in mice. The treatment could someday counteract many types of food allergies and inflammatory…