Phenylboronic Acid (Properties, Uses)
Phenylboronic acid, also known as benzeneboronic acid, is a boronic acid that is derived from a boronic acid. It is written as PhB(OH)2, where Ph…
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Parkinson’s Disease may be Prevented and Treated with Fruit Component
In mouse studies, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the compound farnesol, found naturally in herbs, berries, and other fruits…
Microbiome Bacteria Adapt to People via Transfer, According to Researchers
Beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome use various methods to spread from person to person, which affects their abundance in the gut and the functions…
According to Researchers, Magnetic Fields Near Black Holes Dissipate Quickly
Black holes aren’t what they eat; according to Einstein’s general relativity, a black hole’s exterior characteristics are determined only by its mass, spin, and electric…
NGC 5286 – a Globular Cluster of Stars located in the Constellation Centaurus
NGC 5286 is a globular star cluster 35,900 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is located south of the celestial equator, making it more…
Trimethyl Borate (Synthesis, Applications)
The organoboron chemical trimethyl borate has formula B(OCH3)3 and is a water-white liquid. It’s denser than water and has heavier vapors than air; it’s used…
Climate Change is Putting Emperor Penguins in Danger
A new study published today in Global Change Biology adds to the body of knowledge about how species extinction risk is increasing as a result…
Sodium Amide – an Inorganic Compound
Sodium amide, also known as sodamide, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaNH2. It’s a salt made up of sodium cation and azanide anion.…
Self-Assembling Molecules, which are Critical to the Evolution of all Life on Earth, make Cell Creation Possible
In nature, molecules at the boundaries of various liquids can interact to form new structures. Cell formation is made possible by these self-assembling molecules, which…
In Bacteria, a New Approach Paves the Way for Efficient Genome Writing
MIT biological engineers have developed a new method for editing bacterial genomes and programming memories into bacterial cells by rewriting their DNA. Using this method,…
Pressure Sensor – a Device for Pressure Measurement of Gases or Liquids
A pressure sensor is a device that measures the pressure of gases or liquids. Pressure is the force required to stop a fluid from expanding,…
A Study Discovered Tufted Titmice Birds Steal Hair from Living Mammals
A new study reveals an unusual behavior among tufted titmice and their bird relatives. A bird will land on an unwary mammal and carefully and…
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