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Science News for September 25, 2022


Molecular-level design strategy could hold the key to boosting commercial hydrogen production

Researchers develop a novel approach to increase proton transfer kinetics, enabling efficient industrial-scale water splitting. The new strategy, which integrates molecular-level proton acceptors into the catalyst, improves oxygen evolution reaction rates and achieves high current densities at low overpotential.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGreen Energy & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2022

Looking at light radiation to halt viruses in their track

A new study explores the use of light radiation to disrupt viral functionalities and eliminate viruses, including HIV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2. The researchers reviewed rapid advances in physical irradiation methods for viral inactivation, showcasing recent validation experiments toward efficient viral elimination.

Major discovery exposes immune system’s ‘off button’

Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism that controls MR1, a protein responsible for alerting white blood cells to bacterial infections or cancer. By regulating MR1's activation, the immune response can be stimulated or inhibited, offering new potential for harnessing and controlling immunity.

SourceThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity·JournalJournal of Cell Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2022