Using Geometric Fingerprints to Explain Protein Surface Interactions
Biology

Using Geometric Fingerprints to Explain Protein Surface Interactions

Researchers from the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics in Lausanne, Switzerland, described geometric and chemical properties crucial to protein-protein interactions using a geometric deep-learning technology that…
Neutrons Aid in the Exploration of Biomolecules for Improved Vaccines Against Bacteria With Treatment Resistance
Chemistry

Neutrons Aid in the Exploration of Biomolecules for Improved Vaccines Against Bacteria With Treatment Resistance

Biomolecules are molecules that are essential for life and are found in all living organisms. They are the building blocks of cells and are involved…
By Modifying the Kolbe Connection, One can Convert Waste into Expensive Materials
Chemistry

By Modifying the Kolbe Connection, One can Convert Waste into Expensive Materials

Researchers from Scripps Research and Abbvie Process Research and Development discovered that by making a few little adjustments to the Kolbe coupling process, it is…
Acoustic Dispersion
Physics

Acoustic Dispersion

Acoustic dispersion is the phenomenon in which the speed of sound waves through a medium varies with frequency. In other words, different frequencies of sound…
Thermoelectric Materials
Chemistry

Thermoelectric Materials

Thermoelectric materials show the thermoelectric effect in a strong or convenient form. It can convert temperature differences to electrical voltage and vice versa. The thermoelectric…
Existing Antibiotics, Hidden in Plain Sight on Pharmacy Shelves, can Treat Superbugs, According to a New Test
Medical

Existing Antibiotics, Hidden in Plain Sight on Pharmacy Shelves, can Treat Superbugs, According to a New Test

FDA-approved medicines that are sold at your local drugstore can successfully treat superbugs, according to a recent test. But because the gold-standard test indicates they…
Barocaloric Materials
Chemistry

Barocaloric Materials

Barocaloric materials exhibit strong, reversible thermic responses to pressure changes. Many involve heat-releasing solid-to-solid phase changes from disordered to ordered and rigid under increased pressure.…
Acoustic Metamaterial
Physics

Acoustic Metamaterial

An acoustic metamaterial is a material that is designed to control and manipulate the propagation of sound waves. It is a man-made material with unique…
Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them
Medical

Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a crucial protein involved in viral reinfections that may be the target of antiviral medications…
Acoustic Waves
Physics

Acoustic Waves

Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation method that uses adiabatic loading and unloading to move through a medium. Acoustic pressure, particle velocity, particle…
Researchers Redesign a Group of Polymers Produced by Living Microbes in Nature
Chemistry

Researchers Redesign a Group of Polymers Produced by Living Microbes in Nature

Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together through covalent bonds to form long chains or…
Humans require Deep-space Ecosystem similar to Earth
Astronomy

Humans require Deep-space Ecosystem similar to Earth

While an Earth-like ecosystem would undoubtedly be ideal for deep-space living, it is not required. As evidenced by our ability to colonize different regions of…
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