Researchers at UNIST have achieved a significant breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis by synthesizing a novel molecule called BNBN anthracene. This derivative exhibits unique properties, including precise modulation of electronic properties without structural changes.
This study highlights the essential role of Mettl3 in regulating CD8 T cell response during acute infection, where its absence impairs effector differentiation and memory formation. The results show that Mettl3-dependent m6A modification sustains T-bet protein expression, allowing normal production and function.
A new study reveals that molecules can interact non-reciprocally without external forces, driven by kinetic asymmetry and gradients of reactants and products. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of complex behavior in living organisms and the development of novel molecular machines.
Researchers successfully created a single-domain protein catenane that exhibits improved anti-aggregation properties and thermal resilience. The enzyme retains over 70% of its activity even after being heated to 70°C for 10 minutes.
Researchers developed a novel solution for Pichia pastoris enzyme production, utilizing cyanobacterial biomass to support efficient and sustainable industrial processes. The study reveals the potential of cyanobacterial biorefineries to generate high-performing enzyme-producing strains.
The Korean Artificial Sun, KSTAR, has successfully installed a tungsten divertor, allowing it to sustain high-temperature plasma for extended periods. The new divertor will enable the experiment to reach temperatures of 100 million degrees and operate for up to 300 seconds by 2026.
Extracellular RNAs have been found to play a significant role in intercellular communications, signaling homeostatic changes between origin and recipient cells. The term RNAkine has been proposed for these extracellular ncRNAs, highlighting their unique regulatory scale in biological processes.
Modern semantic communication technology has been developed to utilize natural redundancy in information transmission, enabling source compression and channel transmission optimization. This technology has potential applications in emerging fields like Intellicise networks and the metaverse.
A new study reveals that accelerating sea level rise will exacerbate existing social inequality in coastal areas, with minority populations facing the most severe burdens. Rising sea levels disrupt transportation networks and roads, leading to increased isolation and reduced access to essential services.
Researchers have developed nanodrones that target and eliminate cancer cells by recruiting natural killer cells to tumor sites. The study offers a potential solution for intractable types of cancers, with promising results in suppressing tumor growth without causing side effects.
Researchers use quantum chemical calculations to understand sodium's transformation into an insulator at high pressures. The study confirms theoretical predictions made by Neil Ashcroft and connects it with chemical concepts of bonding.