Biochemists analyze fermented drinks from Russia and South Africa for antioxidants, fatty acids, and volatile compounds. Kefir and ryazhenka have more diverse fatty acid profiles, while amasi has branched chain fatty acids with potential health benefits.
Biologists isolated the SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein in its pure form to create more accurate antibody tests. The new approach significantly improves sensitivity, increasing the ability to detect antibodies to the nucleoprotein. This breakthrough helps determine if vaccinated individuals have been infected with COVID-19.
Scientists successfully produced SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments linked to bacterial flagellin in plants, enabling high-yield production and scalable vaccine development. This novel approach could make vaccines cheaper and more convenient.
Scientists developed a simple method to detect chicken and pork meat in sausages and processed products within 15 minutes. The new approach uses recombincase polymerase amplification and test-strip detection, providing fast and affordable results.
Scientists found ancient bacteria in permafrost resistant to streptomycin, spectinomycin, chloramphenicol, and tetracycline. Genome analysis revealed limited differences between ancient and modern strains, suggesting a potential threat to human health due to global warming.
Researchers developed a machine learning model that identified promising compounds for treating yellow fever. The team synthesized five of the most active molecules and found one with a half-maximal effective concentration of 3.2 uM, suggesting a potential new antiviral drug.
Researchers found that a protein activator clamps down the active center of GTPase Ran, allowing efficient hydrolysis. This discovery may lead to the development of cancer drugs blocking this process.
A diverse range of microorganisms were discovered in the Kuzbass coal seam, including bacteria that can convert poisonous carbon monoxide into CO2. These microbes have unique metabolic capabilities, allowing them to thrive in extreme environments.
Researchers from Federal Research Centre of Biotechnology RAS deciphered activation mechanism of Orange Carotenoid Protein (OCP) upon exposure to light. The study used structural biology, biochemistry, spectroscopy, and quantum chemistry methods to determine OCP's crystal structure with high spatial resolution.
A Russian team has created a groundbreaking vertical farm that can produce high-value crops like seed potatoes on an industrial scale. The innovative facility utilizes state-of-the-art technology, including dynamic LED lighting and automated irrigation systems, to achieve six harvests per year and increase productivity by tenfold.
A team of scientists found that the human 14-3-3 protein family has a universal binding site for the E6 oncoprotein from different subtypes of cancer-causing Human Papillomaviruses (HPV). This discovery suggests that targeting this site could lead to the development of novel antiviral therapies.