The discovery of a new enzyme capable of breaking down plastic within mere hours heralds a significant breakthrough that could fundamentally transform waste management and environmental conservation.

Researchers at the University of Johannesburg investigated the potential of orotate phosphoribosyl transferase (URA5) to detoxify patulin in apple juice under controlled condition, with liquid ...

Hydrolases are set to account for 45.7% of market revenue in 2025, widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care products. Their ability to deliver high specificity under mild conditions ...

In 2018 the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) awarded a five-year, $2.9 million R01 grant to a ...

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Have you ever enjoyed a creamy milkshake only to regret it hours later with bloating, cramps or an urgent trip to the bathroom? You’re not alone. Around 65% of adults worldwide experience some form of ...

ABSTRACT: The rhizosphere, located under the plant roots, is a vital part of plant life. It is a complex community of microbes, minerals, and enzymatic activity. These components allow for nutrient ...

Cannabidiol use at 5 mg/kg/day in healthy adults resulted in liver enzyme levels exceeding three times the upper limit of normal in 5.6%, with no significant changes in endocrine hormone levels ...

Scientists at MIT have turbocharged one of nature’s most sluggish but essential enzymes—rubisco—by applying a cutting-edge evolution technique in living cells. Normally prone to wasteful reactions ...

Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective ...

Inhibiting an overabundant enzyme saved a key component of a brain signaling pathway that is vital for motor control in a new mouse study, bolstering the prospects for the biotechs currently targeting ...