Researchers mimic seafloor conditions to study methane hydrate formation and decomposition, aiming to identify safe extraction methods. The study's findings may help develop strategies to tap into locked-up methane reserves.
Researchers aim to control biofilm formation by manipulating quorum sensing in bacteria. They are designing new compounds that mimic natural molecules to disrupt bacterial signaling, potentially preventing hospital infections.
University of Wisconsin-Madison materials chemist Anne Bentley discovered how suspended nickel wires can scatter light in various fluids, including molasses-like liquids. The phenomenon could aid in photonics and lead to the development of magneto-optical switches for storing information in tiny electronic systems.
The Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry will publish original research on all aspects of organic chemistry and related disciplines. The journal aims to provide a chemically intelligent presentation of articles while emphasizing speed of publication.
A new study reveals that tattoo inks contain diverse chemical compositions, including heavy metals, which may pose health risks. The research aims to encourage closer regulation of the tattoo industry and improve safety standards for patients undergoing tattoo removal surgery.
Conductive adhesives offer an alternative to tin-lead solder, but overcoming low current density and corrosion challenges remained. Researchers at Georgia Tech used self-assembled monolayers and a three-part anti-corrosion strategy to increase current density, paving the way for high-performance conductive adhesives.
Research suggests that higher education helps older adults compensate for brain pathology and maintain cognitive function by engaging the frontal cortex. The study found a correlation between years of education and increased activity in the frontal lobes of older adults.
Researchers used RNA interference to silence mutated SOD1 genes in ALS mice, reducing disease progression and improving neuromuscular function. This breakthrough suggests gene silencing as a potential therapy for incurable progressive neurological diseases like ALS and Parkinson's.
Virginia Tech researchers have designed supramolecular complexes that can generate pharmaceutical compounds to cleave DNA in tumor cells. These complexes use visible light-induced reactions, which can penetrate tissue and deliver targeted therapy.
A new technique using micro-X-ray fluorescence (MXRF) rapidly reveals elemental composition of fingerprints, allowing for detection of chemical markers and revealing environmental clues. This non-destructive method could provide a valuable complement to traditional fingerprinting, particularly in tracking down missing children.