26-Jul-2025 Designer fungi: Genetic “dial” fine-tunes mycelium from leather-soft to steel-hard Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts A Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts study shows that natural variation in Schizophyllum commune, coupled with glycerol or PEG crosslinking, produces films with specific strengths from 0.03–3 MPa·(m³/kg) and elongations up to 98 %, offering a genetic roadmap for sustainable materials. Journal Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
25-Jul-2025 Cracking the genome of a rising biofuel star Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Camelina (Camelina sativa) is gaining global attention as a climate-friendly biofuel crop, yet its limited genetic diversity poses a challenge for crop improvement. Journal Horticulture Research
25-Jul-2025 Advancements in analytical techniques for angiotensin receptor blockers: A comprehensive FAR Publishing Limited A new review published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis provides an in-depth look at the latest analytical techniques used for impurity profiling and forced degradation studies of Angiotensin (AT1) Receptor Blockers (ARBs), commonly known as sartans. These drugs are widely used for hypertension treatment. The study highlights the importance of detecting and characterizing impurities to ensure drug safety and efficacy. Journal Current Pharmaceutical Analysis
25-Jul-2025 Nanotechnology-enhanced electrochemical biosensors revolutionize insulin detection FAR Publishing Limited A new review published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis highlights the advancements in nanotechnology-based electrochemical biosensors for detecting insulin and other hormones. These biosensors offer high sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid detection, crucial for diabetes management. The study explores recent developments, challenges, and future prospects in this field.
25-Jul-2025 Molecular mechanism uncovered: Beta-Carotene keeps enzymes active under heavy load Technical University of Munich (TUM) Enzymes are vital to metabolism and drive countless biological processes in humans, plants, and industry. Yet, when overwhelmed by excess substrate, some enzymes slow down — a phenomenon known as substrate inhibition. This can hinder drug effectiveness and industrial efficiency. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have explored this mechanism and found that beta-carotene may help counteract it. Journal Nature Communications
25-Jul-2025 Ancient desert berry unlocks new hope for diabetes treatment Zhejiang University In a potential game-changer for diabetes treatment, researchers have uncovered remarkable benefits from an obscure desert plant.
25-Jul-2025 How light and hormones shape cannabis flowers Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Flower development in cannabis is key to its therapeutic and industrial potential, but how this complex process is regulated has remained unclear. Journal Horticulture Research
24-Jul-2025 How potassium powers sweeter oranges: a leaf-to-fruit sugar journey Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Sweetness is central to the appeal of citrus fruit, but the molecular story behind that flavor has long remained untold. Journal Horticulture Research
24-Jul-2025 Revolutionizing nitrogen monitoring in ginkgo with spectral modeling Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team developed a novel method using bidirectional reflectance factor (BRF) spectra combined with the PROSPECT-PRO model and modified ratio indices to estimate nitrogen content nondestructively. Journal Plant Phenomics
24-Jul-2025 Exploring microbial carbon fixation in semiarid farmlands: a path to sustainable agriculture Maximum Academic Press In semiarid farmlands, microbes are quietly shaping the planet's carbon cycle. Journal Pedosphere
