Biologists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new mechanism that may alter our understanding of molecular interactions. The team found that two proteins from the human adenovirus use DNA as an efficient form of transportation to find and interact with other proteins, using a molecular sled-like structure.
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory used a computational model to identify key metabolic pathways that favor the production of either oils or proteins in plants. The research focused on rapeseed and found 149 reactions responsive to changes in oil/protein tradeoff, highlighting potential targets for genetic manipulation.
A yearlong marine deployment of the ARM Mobile Facility AMF2 on the Horizon Spirit aims to collect extensive data on clouds and their transitions, improving climate modeling. The project will provide valuable insights into Earth's energy and water balance, enhancing our understanding of climate change.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory precisely measured a key parameter of electron interactions called non-adiabatic spin torque, guiding the reading and writing of digital information. The findings define the upper limit on processing speed that may underlie a spintronic revolution.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory use RHIC to study the transition from quark-gluon plasma to nuclear matter, with initial hints of a phase boundary revealed. The experiment varies energy and ion types to explore the properties of primordial plasma.
Researchers at RHIC and LHC collaborate to recreate extreme conditions of early universe, studying quarks and gluons in a nearly frictionless liquid. Theoretical approaches using string theory reveal intriguing connections between QGP and conventional plasmas, superconductors, and atoms.
Researchers used electron holography to capture images of electric fields created by ferroelectric materials' atomic displacement. This technique could guide scaling up these materials and ushering in a new generation of advanced electronics.
Research overturns the dogma that algae growth and oil production are mutually exclusive by showing that feeding more carbon increases oil production. This discovery may lead to new ways to turn photosynthetic green algae into tiny 'green factories' for producing raw materials for alternative fuels.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have identified key elements in the biochemical mechanism plants use to limit fatty acid production. They found that a specific intermediate inhibits oil synthesis, leading them to discover an enzyme that regulates this process.
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new electrocatalyst that efficiently generates hydrogen gas from water without using platinum. The novel nickel-molybdenum-nitride nanosheet catalyst outperforms traditional non-noble metal compounds and has the potential to unlock sustainable energy alternatives.
Scientists have developed a new technique that allows for the mapping of nanoparticle atomic structures using transmission electron microscopes, removing barriers to widespread use. The method produces highly similar results with x-ray synchrotron data and has potential applications in energy, medicine, and materials science.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators provide direct evidence for magnetism's role in forming Cooper pairs, a key to high-temperature superconductivity. The findings strengthen confidence in using this theory to identify new materials with improved properties.
Detailed studies reveal an unusual bilayer lamellar structure in a top-performing organic photovoltaic material. This structure may contribute to the material's superior performance, offering clues for guiding the synthesis of new materials.
Physicists use advanced computing methods to calculate kaon decay process, shedding light on matter-antimatter symmetry. The study's results contribute to the ongoing quest to explain why the universe is predominantly composed of matter.
Researchers have mapped the molecular-level details of how protein machinery binds and wraps DNA to start replication, a crucial process for cell division. The study sheds light on how this complex choreography is orchestrated by intricate cellular proteins, potentially leading to new ways to fight cancer.
Research reveals that drinking alcohol induces significant brain atrophy and specific shrinkage in cerebral cortex and thalamus in genetically vulnerable mice. The findings support the protective role of dopamine D2 receptors against alcohol-induced brain damage.
The new electrocatalysts have high activity, stability, and durability while containing only about one tenth the platinum of conventional catalysts used in fuel cells. This reduction leads to lower costs and environmental benefits by producing no harmful emissions.
Researchers found distinct binding patterns of tumor suppressor protein p53 with the entire genome in normal human cells compared to cancer cells. The study reveals a link between p53 function and human epigenome.
A new study found that healthy individuals with more gray matter in their decision-making brain region can better evaluate rewards and consequences. In contrast, cocaine addicts have reduced gray matter volume in the same area, leading to impaired reward processing and increased risk of addiction.
Substituting impure atoms into a heavy-fermion system destroys its superconductivity by creating 'Kondo holes' that disrupt electron interactions. Visualization techniques reveal widespread disruption and the spread of disturbance through the material.
Researchers solved the 40-year mystery of how desaturase enzymes insert double bonds in plant fatty acids. They discovered that a single amino acid, far from the enzyme's active site, can exert 'remote control' over double bond placement by binding to a carrier protein.
Scientists developed a computational model to analyze rapeseed plant metabolism and optimize oil production. The model, published in the Plant Journal, can simulate complex metabolic processes under varying conditions, helping identify ways to maximize carbon conversion to biomass.
Scientists have found a new mechanism that couples electric and magnetic properties in a material, enabling faster and energy-efficient logic, memory, and sensing technology. This breakthrough could lead to the development of multiferroic materials, which are rare in nature but can display both ferromagnetic and ferroelectric properties.
Scientists have discovered a link between two competing states of a cuprate superconductor and developed a mathematical theory to describe their relationship. The new theory should help predict the behavior of the material under varying conditions, shedding light on its potential for improving energy efficiency and storage.
Joanna Fowler, a senior chemist at Brookhaven Lab, has been chosen to receive the Distinguished Women in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Award. Her research focuses on developing radiotracers to measure changes in brain circuits disrupted by drug addiction and other brain diseases.
Brookhaven National Laboratory has won two R&D 100 Awards for its innovative imaging devices that enhance x-ray fluorescence techniques and multimodal optical nanoprobe technology. These advancements enable researchers to study materials with greater depth and coverage, reducing experimental time by hours.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory found that thin layers of copper-oxide materials exhibit wild electron spin fluctuations, a hallmark of quantum spin liquids. This discovery may be crucial to understanding high-temperature superconductivity.
Scientists have discovered how bacteria produce and secrete pili, which help them attach to human cells and cause infection. The research provides new insights into the mechanism of pilus formation and suggests potential targets for antibacterial drugs.
Scientists have created a novel form of carbon that acts like a super-absorbent sponge, soaking up electric charge. The material can be incorporated into supercapacitor energy-storage devices with remarkably high storage capacity and quick recharge time.
Researchers develop surface-based assembly method to produce promising power sources with controlled electron transfer rates. By varying particle size and linker length, they enhance electron transfer rate and suppress fluctuations, leading to stable charge generation.
Researchers used a precise atom-by-atom layering technique to fabricate ultrathin transistor-like devices, studying the conditions that turn insulating materials into high-temperature superconductors. The study revealed that as mobile charge carriers are increased, cuprate films transition from insulating to superconducting behavior wh...
Researchers detect 18 examples of antihelium-4, a massive antimatter partner of helium, in data from over 1 billion collisions at RHIC. The discovery could provide crucial insights into the early universe's matter-antimatter balance and the search for bulk antimatter elsewhere.
Scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory are heading to Oklahoma to take atmospheric measurements and improve global climate models. The six-week study will provide the most complete characterization of convective cloud systems ever obtained, enabling more accurate representation of these processes in climate models.
A study by Brookhaven National Laboratory found that cocaine users initially respond more intensely to drug-related images than non-users, but this response diminishes with recent use. The researchers suggest that this may lead to compulsive drug use as a way to compensate for reduced motivation.
Scientists have found that molecules in thin films remain frozen at a temperature where the bulk material is molten. This phenomenon, known as surface freezing, occurs at the buried interface between bulk liquids and solid surfaces, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius above the melting point of the bulk material.
A miniature, portable PET scanner has been developed to study brain function and behavior in rats while they are awake and moving freely. This breakthrough technology, dubbed RatCAP, uses a wearable design that counterbalances with springs and motion stabilizers, allowing animals significant freedom of movement.
A study at Brookhaven National Laboratory found that genetic factors and the length of time someone abuses drugs can impact brain structure, particularly in areas related to decision-making and learning. This research has implications for treatment strategies and suggests that curtailed drug use may be protective against brain changes.
A study found that binge eaters experience a spike in dopamine levels when exposed to their favorite foods, triggering a desire for more. This neurological response is distinct from other obese individuals who do not exhibit this reaction.
Scientists identified hyperactive nerve cells in a tiny brain structure linked to depression, which can be reversed with deep brain stimulation. The study provides a cellular mechanism for depressive disorders and lends support to the use of this treatment approach.
Researchers directly measure proton spin contributions from different flavored quarks for the first time. The study suggests that gluons contribute less than expected, leaving the source of spin still unknown.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Brookhaven National Laboratory measured superconducting fluctuations in a superconductor, finding they disappear 10-15 Kelvin above the transition temperature. This suggests electron pairs lose coherence rather than break apart at Tc, driving the transition to a non-superconducting state.
Laurence Littenberg, Brookhaven Lab physicist, wins W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for discovering a rare kaon decay with a probability of one in ten billion. This achievement sheds light on the universe's fundamental forces and basic building blocks, as explained by the Standard Model.
Scientists have discovered a class of materials that can convert heat to electricity and vice versa exhibit an 'opposite-direction' phase transition at the nanoscale in response to temperature changes. This phenomenon is linked to the emergence of fluctuating dipoles, which impede the movement of heat through the material.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have unraveled the mystery of how lignin precursors are transported across cellular membranes, a crucial step in breaking down plant barriers for efficient biofuel production. The discovery reveals that ABC-like transporters play a key role in sequestering and transporting these precursors.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the uptake protein ZIP acts like a door, facilitating zinc entry into cells. Zinc is crucial for cellular growth and health, and understanding its uptake could lead to breakthroughs in biomedical and energy research.
Scientists have developed a new fuel-cell catalyst with a palladium core that protects precious platinum and enhances its reactivity. The new catalyst maintains high levels of activity even after 100,000 cycles of testing, compared to conventional catalysts that lose nearly 70% of their reactivity.
Jacob Hooker, a Brookhaven National Laboratory assistant chemist, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. He was recognized for his research on radiochemistry and biomedical imaging, as well as his efforts to mentor and outreach to the community.
Scientists have engineered plants to accumulate high levels of desired compounds that could be used to make plastics. The research uses a new metabolic pathway in plants to produce a type of fatty acid that could serve as a source for chemical building blocks.
Researchers used PET scans to image aromatase, an enzyme responsible for estrogen production, in the human brain. The study found that aromatase is concentrated in unique regions, differing from animal studies.
Scientists have developed transparent thin films capable of absorbing light and generating electric charge over large areas. The material combines elements for light harvesting and electric charge transport, enabling potential applications in energy-generating solar windows and transparent solar panels.