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.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateDec 29, 2023
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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.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceNanjing University School of Life Sciences·JournalTrends in Endocrinology and Metabolism·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 29, 2023
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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.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Open·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalNano Today·DateDec 29, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 29, 2023