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Order in the Chaos of a Cell Membrane
March 1, 2013 — An explanation has been proposed for the way in which ordered structures arise in cell membranes. Scientists have discovered how complex compounds of sugar and lipids -- known as glycolipids -- order ... > full story -
Mineral Diversity Clue to Early Earth Chemistry
February 28, 2013 — Mineral evolution is a new way to look at our planet's history. It's the study of the increasing diversity and characteristics of Earth's near-surface minerals, from the dozen that arrived on ... > full story -
Trackable Drug-Filled Nanoparticles: Potential Weapon Against Cancer
February 28, 2013 — Tiny particles filled with a drug could be a new tool for treating cancer in the future. Scientists show how such nanoparticles can be combined to secure the effective delivery of cancer drugs to ... > full story -
Metal Ions Regulate Terpenoid Metabolism in Insects
February 28, 2013 — Scientists have discovered an unusual regulation of enzymes that catalyze chain elongation in the terpenoid pathway. In the horseradish leaf beetle, a single enzyme can trigger the production of two ... > full story -
Is Nanosilver Toxic?
February 28, 2013 — According to new research with data obtained on two crustacean species, there is apparently no reason to consider silver nanoparticles more dangerous for aquatic ecosystems than silver ... > full story -
Neutron Scattering Provides Data on Ion Adsorption
February 27, 2013 — Researchers have demonstrated the use of a technique known as small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to study the effects of ions moving into nanoscale pores. The study is believed to be the first ... > full story -
Unlocking Fuel Cell Conductivity
February 27, 2013 — Work on a high-conductivity material demonstrates the role of oxygen ions in enhancing their ... > full story -
Help from Nature in Fighting Cancer: Compounds Based on a Fungal Chemical Show Potent Anti-Tumor Activity
February 27, 2013 — Inspired by a chemical that fungi secrete to defend their territory, chemists have synthesized and tested several dozen compounds that may hold promise as potential cancer ... > full story -
Non-Brittle Glass Possible: In Probing Mysteries of Glass, Researchers Find a Key to Toughness
February 26, 2013 — Glass doesn't have to be brittle. Scientists propose a way of predicting whether a given glass will be brittle or ductile -- a property typically associated with metals like steel or aluminum -- and ... > full story -
Fungal Cleaning Crew: Chemists Determine the Structure of an Enzyme That Breaks Down Dyes
February 26, 2013 — Fungi serve as a kind of natural cleaning crew for the ecosystem. They form enzymes that can degrade hazardous substances, converting natural as well as human-made toxins into harmless compounds. For ... > full story
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