Articles tagged with Acidity
Researchers at Michigan Technological University developed a new cyanine dye that can work in water and exhibits fluorescence in acidic conditions. The dye has multiple benefits, including dual fluorescence under near-infrared and visible light, making it suitable for biomedical research.
A UCI study found that marine plants and seaweeds decrease acidity through photosynthesis, suggesting conservation efforts could preserve shellfish habitats. The research, spanning 1,000 miles of coastline, highlights the importance of marine life in driving local pH conditions.
A century-long study reveals freshwater salinization affects 37% of US drainage areas, with 90% increase in stream pH, primarily due to human salt inputs and accelerated weathering
Researchers at Osaka University developed an acid-tolerant green fluorescent protein, Gamillus, that can withstand low pH environments. The protein exhibits superior acid tolerance and nearly twice the brightness of reported GFPs, making it a powerful tool for imaging in acidic organelles.
A new review article argues that incorporating natural variability into experiments can provide more accurate insights into the effects of climate change on corals and other reef organisms. Studies found that varying factors such as temperature and pH can affect the physiology and response to future changes, warranting further research.
A new shape-shifting polymer can target and kill Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, improving digestive health for billions worldwide. The agent morphs into a bacterial hole-puncher at acidic pH, killing H. pylori while sparing helpful gut bacteria.
A large study found that antireflux surgery has a low risk of complications and relapse in young, healthy males. The procedure is considered an under-used therapeutic alternative to long-term medication, which can lead to osteoporosis and other complications.
The study found a 'pH minimum zone' 10 times more acidic than surface waters, posing risks to marine species like oysters and crabs. Oyster decline may hinder the bay's ability to deal with acidity.
A 'pH minimum zone' of acidic water has been discovered at depths of 10-15 meters in the Chesapeake Bay. This increase in acidity is attributed to toxic hydrogen sulfide and ammonia produced when bottom waters mix upward, threatening shellfish like oysters and clams.
A new study suggests that clinical signs, such as gastrointestinal problems and septic arthritis, are better indicators of mortality in neonatal calves with diarrhea than blood pH levels. The research found that these clinical signs were significant determinants of mortality, while blood pH levels were only a predictor when they droppe...
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have developed new probes that can detect low pH in living cells without causing photobleaching. The probes are coated with a simple sugar found in fruits and emit light in two different ways, making them highly sensitive to pH and gentle on cells.
A study published in Neuropsychopharmacology found decreased brain pH levels in mouse models of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. The research suggests that lower brain pH may be an underlying pathophysiology for these mental disorders.
Researchers design multifunctional nano-theranostics targeting the unique acidic tumor microenvironment. These smart imaging nanoprobes enable sensitive and accurate tumor diagnosis through signal amplification under reduced pH conditions.
A study by Binghamton University researchers discovered that anionic surfactants in soaps can control the wettability of human skin. This finding has potential applications in improving transdermal drug delivery and adhesion of biointegrated electronics.
A researcher at Salk Institute has discovered a fluorescent dye that reveals root growth is more influenced by auxin than thought, shedding light on the acidification theory and its role in plant growth. The study could inform faster-growing crop production or mitigate climate change effects.
Researchers from Rutgers University show that stony corals use acid-rich proteins to build their skeletons, making them more resistant to climate change. The study reveals a biologically driven process for coral skeleton formation, contradicting the long-held general model.
A three-year survey found highly acidic water throughout the California Current System, with "hotspots" of pH measurements as low as any oceanic surface waters in the world. Researchers identified refuges of more moderate pH environments that could be used to manage ecosystems and mitigate the effects of acidification.
Scientists create novel technique to track molecular detachment from polymer, enabling precise control over self-assembling materials. The method uses hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry, avoiding the influence of added dyes or tags on molecular movement.
A team from the Technical University of Munich has developed a pH sensor that renders pH values visible through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - in a non-invasive, radiation-free manner. This method could provide insights into tumor metabolism and help evaluate the efficacy of tumor treatments.
A recent study by UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country suggests that high-intensity interval training can cause a significant decline in brain oxygenation among elite athletes, particularly Kenyans. This finding has implications for understanding human performance and endurance.
Researchers have developed a double-sided adhesive that can stick and unstick to surfaces in wet conditions, inspired by geckos' ability to attach and release their feet. This material could enable underwater robotics, sensors, and other bionic devices with improved friction and adhesion levels.
Researchers developed a model suggesting early oceans were acidic, with pH between 6.0 and 7.5, conducive to primitive life's existence. Higher CO2 levels controlled ocean acidity, influencing chemical weathering and ion fluxes.
A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that northern oceans pumped CO2 into the atmosphere during past natural climate changes, contradicting previous assumptions of ocean's role. The research found that areas in Norwegian Sea released more greenhouse gas into the air during severe cooling periods.
Foraminifera, tiny unicellular organisms, produce better shells in acidic water due to a self-regulating biochemical mechanism. This discovery challenges the prevailing theory and could lead to increased CO2 levels in oceans, resulting in more rapid global warming.
Scientists developed micromotors that speed independently through the stomach, neutralizing acid and releasing drugs at precise pH levels. This approach avoids common side effects associated with traditional treatments, making it a promising method for treating stomach diseases.
A landmark global scale study found that populations at the northern and southern range edges are most sensitive to ocean acidification, leading to reduced growth and genetic diversity. The research provides insights into how ocean acidification will shape species' distributions in the future.
A VIMS research team has deployed a high-tech mooring beneath the Antarctic ice to monitor CO2 levels in the Southern Ocean year-round. The study aims to improve understanding of global climate change and its impacts on marine life.
Researchers create a global map of soil pH, revealing an abrupt transition zone between acidic wet climates and alkaline dry climates. This discovery has significant implications for agriculture, as the ideal neutral range soils are found in areas like Iowa and Ukraine, which are intensively farmed.
Researchers found that compost can establish growing media pH similar to limestone, reducing the need for peatmoss and limestone. Compost provides supplemental nutrition, suppresses disease-causing organisms, and can be used as a limestone substitute for pH establishment.
A recent study found increased ocean acidification in the northeast Pacific Ocean, primarily caused by anthropogenic carbon dioxide. The region's pH has dropped by 0.002 units per year, making it harder for marine species to build shells.
Researchers found the proton pump enzyme activates to regulate blood pH levels in stingrays by transporting excess acid from cells to the bloodstream. This study's findings suggest a potential link between the enzyme's role in humans, particularly in regulating blood and urine functions.
Researchers studied coral species at volcanic CO2 vents in Papua New Guinea and found that they can regulate their internal pH, allowing them to grow despite ocean acidification. This discovery provides insights into the potential long-term survival of corals under climate change scenarios.
Ocean acidification is threatening mussel farming industries as mussels' ability to attach themselves to surfaces weakens in acidic conditions. The pH level plays a critical role in the attachment process, and changes in ocean chemistry are expected to impact mussel communities.
Researchers have found that tromethamine, a drug approved to treat metabolic acidosis, can raise the pH of the airway surface liquid (ASL) and enhance bacterial killing activity in cystic fibrosis patients. This suggests that tromethamine may be beneficial in treating CF airway disease.
Scientists at Brown University have discovered a molecular 'brake' that regulates melanin production in the eyes, skin, and hair. The study found that TPC2, a protein channel, reduces melanin production by increasing acidity in melanosomes.
A new study by NOAA Fisheries finds that ocean acidification may slow development and reduce survival of Dungeness crab larvae, which are key to the Northwest marine ecosystem. The research suggests that lower pH levels could extend vulnerable larval periods or jeopardize timing in relation to food sources.
A new study finds that acidification can make low oxygen even more deadly for fish, forcing them to use coping mechanisms at higher oxygen levels. This doubles the threat, as fish are also vulnerable to predators and equilibrium loss when exposed to both stressors.
A new study reveals that shellfish response to ocean acidification depends on food availability and other stressors. The study found that juvenile mussels grew fastest in locations with frequent low pH conditions and abundant food supply, while those with inconsistent food and high body temperatures were more vulnerable to predators.
Researchers found that acidity can reactivate dormant N3A receptors, causing neurons to become more sensitive to glutamate, which can kill them. This finding sheds light on the role of N3A receptors in brain function and may lead to new treatments for strokes, seizures, and schizophrenia.
A novel imaging technique using µCT scans has revealed that coral reefs are more vulnerable to bioerosion than previously thought, with changes in ocean pH having a significant impact on reef growth and breakdown. The study provides new insights into the complex relationships between environmental conditions and reef processes.
Researchers developed a specialized sensor to measure changing chemistry deep inside coral, revealing that carbonate ion concentrations are similar to seawater. The findings support the idea that corals have a proton pump to regulate pH and allow calcification to occur.
Researchers found that despite declining sulfur emissions, the acidity of sulfate particles remains unchanged in the Southeast US. The neutralizing ammonia emitted from agriculture and other sources forms an equilibrium with sulfates, reducing its ability to neutralize their acidity.
Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed nanoparticles of calcium carbonate that can modulate pH in solid tumors, keeping cancer from growing. The compound changes the pH of the tumor environment, making it less acidic and preventing metastasis.
Scientists discovered that a proton pump called ATP12A causes problems in CF lungs by increasing airway acidity. This discovery may lead to new therapies targeting this protein to halt lung disease progression. The finding builds upon earlier work using CF pigs, which showed an abnormally acidic airway liquid.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists identified a molecular property of the hemagglutinin protein that contributed to the emergence of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza virus. The study found that the adaptation increased the protein's stability in acidic conditions, allowing airborne transmission.
A recent study found that low blood levels of bicarbonate are associated with an increased risk of premature death in healthy older adults. Participants with normal or high bicarbonate levels had a similar risk of dying compared to those with low bicarbonate levels, which was linked to a 24% higher mortality rate.
A study by Purdue University researchers found that LED lighting did not negatively affect greenhouse tomato fruit quality and demonstrated a potential alternative to overhead HPS supplementation. Physicochemical measurements showed slight variation among fruits grown under different lighting regimes.
The diversity and number of foraminifera in Bellingham Bay and Bremerton areas have deteriorated significantly, despite a reduction in chemical pollutants. Researchers are investigating alternative environmental factors, including high acidity caused by decomposition of organic matter and industrial contaminants.
Scientists at the University of Basel create membrane gates made from chemically modified membrane protein OmpF, responding to changes in pH values. The gates open only when exposed to acidic environments, releasing active agents at targeted locations such as diseased tissue.
A team of scientists found a coral species that can maintain a constant pH in its calcifying fluid, even under acidic conditions. This unique mechanism allows the coral to form its calcium carbonate skeleton and grow at a relatively constant rate.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory create a new surface microscope that allows them to control the chemical environment and image minerals as they react under extreme conditions. The technique, called X-ray reflection interface microscopy (XRIM), enables scientists to study reaction front instabilities in real-time.
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute create a method for getting nanoparticles to self-assemble, focusing on the medium in which they're suspended. This approach enables reversibly writing information and has potential applications in rewritable paper, water decontamination, and controlled drug delivery.
Researchers found that scavengers have more acidic stomachs to filter out harmful microbes. This discovery raises questions about the human stomach's role in influencing gut microbes and its potential impact on human health.
The University of Montana's Sunburst Sensors won a $1.5 million XPRIZE for developing an affordable and accurate pH sensor to measure ocean chemistry, recognizing efforts to combat ocean acidification. The company, founded by UM professor Mike DeGrandpre, employed 9 people at the time of the win.
Phytoplankton, the base of marine food chains, may experience significant changes due to ocean acidification, with some species dying out while others thrive. The study found that increased acidity could lead to altered competition among species, affecting entire ecosystems and potentially impacting predators like polar bears.
Scientists at TUM have characterized a small heat shock protein essential for embryonic development in nematodes, which may have implications for human health. The Sip1 protein regulates itself via pH value and prevents clotting of important proteins.
A new study has found that coral reefs in Palau are showing few of the predicted responses to low pH caused by ocean acidification. Instead, these reefs exhibit increased bio-erosion, but also host more species and have greater coral cover than in other naturally low pH reef systems.
A new study found that coral reefs in Palau's naturally acidic waters are thriving, despite the expected negative impacts of ocean acidification. However, increased bioerosion was observed, threatening the long-term survival of these ecosystems. The research team hopes to better understand how corals adapt to low pH conditions.
Groundwaters in southern Western Australia have pH levels as low as 2.4 and salinities up to 28%, affecting bedrock and sediments. Human activities like mining and agriculture contributed to this extreme acidity, with deforestation and irrigation using desalinized seawater exacerbating the issue.
A team of scientists has developed a new chemical model to determine the pH of Enceladus' ocean, finding it to be salty and alkaline with a pH of 11-12. This suggests that serpentinization, a geochemical process, could have created conditions suitable for life on the moon.