Key enzyme controls both weight gain and cholesterol levels in animal models

Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, ...

Bioluminescent tool captures neural activity without external lasers

A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize brain activity.
C&EN

A trio of AI methods tackles enzyme design

RFdiffusion2, RFdiffusion3, and Riff-Diff each solve different structural problems in computational enzyme design ...

First human DNA-cutting enzyme that senses physical tension discovered

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals capable of detecting and responding to physical tension in DNA. This ...

Simplified lab process produces potent nerve-blocking molecules found in shellfish

Chemists have long been fascinated and frustrated by saxitoxin: a molecule that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the electrical signals that nerve cells (neurons) use to activate muscle, and ...
SciELO

Use of Nutshells Wastes in the Production of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes by White-Rot Fungi

• Nutshells and pine needles are potential substrates for solid-state fermentation. • G. lucidum was able to use nutshells and pine need as substrates for growing. • G. lucidum produced the highest ...