biochemistry
While commonly associated with life, organic molecules also can be created by non-biological processes and are not necessarily indicators of life
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Researchers have engineered red blood cell carriers that release therapeutic proteins when stimulated by light, with the help of a honey bee peptide
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Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses
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Universities use the brewing process as a model for industrial biochemical processes, for biochemistry studies in their professional bachelors and masters programs
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Research shows that the metabolite succinate is released by muscle cells during physical exercise and triggers a process of tissue remodeling that makes muscles stronger and enhances metabolic efficiency
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Despite wide interest, the mechanism by which plants produce such compounds has remained shrouded in mystery, until now
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Research team develops bio-inspired lubricant to act as an alternative to saliva without additional lipid content
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Nature-inspired material designed by Berkeley Lab scientists removes copper from wastewater with atomic precision
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Researchers have discovered that the protein SMCHD1 is involved in genomic imprinting, with protein from the mother lingering in an embryo and switching 10 genes off
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The protein, which acts as an ion channel, could be a target for new drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus
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