Why cold-adapted enzymes lose functionality at room temperature

New research conducted at Uppsala University, could explain why cold-adapted enzymes experience extreme functionality loss at room temperature. Using large-scale computations, Uppsala University researchers have discovered why biochemical reactions in cold-adapted enzymes can stop once the organism reaches room temperature. “Both...

The first ever laser-spectroscopy measurements of radium monofluoride

Scientists working at ISOLDE, CERN’s nuclear-physics facility, have successfully performed the first ever laser-spectroscopy measurements of radium monofluoride. The international team conducted studies of the short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, using laser spectroscopy which employs a laser to shine light...

Exchanging genes for the first time using CRISPR/Cas technology

For the first time, a team of researchers have not only exchange single genes but recombined entire chromosomes with the CRISPR/Cas technology. As reported in Nature Plants, a team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Leibniz Institute of...

$20m to develop new technologies for manufacturing industries

A new $20m project, led by Louisiana State University (LSU), aims to introduce new technologies and materials for a range of manufacturing industries using machine learning and 3D printing. Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this research will be...

EU project plans to develop sustainable magnesium-based batteries

An EU funded project is set to revolutionise the battery industry with their new rechargeable, safe, and sustainable magnesium-based batteries. The European Magnesium Interactive Battery Community (E-MAGIC) project is developing new magnesium-based batteries. The four-year project is funded by the...

West Midlands roads to be used to test new autonomous vehicles

Warwick University has announced that 300 kilometres of West Midland’s roads are to be used as part of a trial to test a new wave of autonomous vehicles. Researchers suggest that the rise in autonomous vehicles could be the start...

Harvesting mammalian cells with only one filter per batch

Dr Mueller (DrM), Switzerland, manufactures innovative filters that can tackle large batch sizes and cell concentrations in the production of biologics. As the biologics industry is moving towards more diverse batch volumes and cell concentrations that are cultivated in single-use...

Scientists use optical fibres to conduct seismic monitoring of glaciers

The Swiss National Science Foundation have developed a new method of conducting the seismic monitoring of glaciers using optical fibres. Glaciers are constantly moving, and they therefore need monitoring to improving our understanding of their development and to predict their...

Scientists create gas-filtering membranes using machine learning

Using machine learning and synthetic chemistry, a team of scientists have successfully created new gas-filtering membranes. Developed by scientists at the University of South Carolina and Columbia University, the new method mixes machine learning with synthetic chemistry to design and...

Topological electromagnetic waves may be on the surface of plasmas

Whilst conducting theoretical research, physicists have found that electromagnetic waves of topological origin should be present on the surface of plasmas. Scientists have recently discovered a new topological phenomenon. While conducting theoretical research, a team of physicists found that electromagnetic...

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