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- Pico-world of molecular bioscavengers, mops and sponges being designed
- Human Urine Metabolome: What scientists can see in your urine
- The ship that waves won't rock
- Rare earth metal essential element for methane-munching acid-volcano microbe
| Pico-world of molecular bioscavengers, mops and sponges being designed Posted: 05 Sep 2013 05:30 PM PDT A new world of molecular bioscavengers, sponges and mops is now closer. A computer-design method has enabled scientists to build proteins that can recognize and interact with small molecules. The proteins can also be reprogrammed to detect and unite with related substances, such as different forms of steroids. The method might also become a way to give organisms new tools to perform biological tasks.  |
| Human Urine Metabolome: What scientists can see in your urine Posted: 05 Sep 2013 05:59 AM PDT Researchers have determined the chemical composition of human urine. The study, which took more than seven years and involved a team of nearly 20 researchers, has revealed that more than 3,000 chemicals or "metabolites" can be detected in urine. The results are expected to have significant implications for medical, nutritional, drug and environmental testing.  |
| The ship that waves won't rock Posted: 05 Sep 2013 05:56 AM PDT This ship makes it easier to find one's sea legs, thanks to opposing waves created in specially-designed tanks fitted in the hull. The ship will house personnel working on offshore installations, and is optimized to provide the best possible comfort when serving a platform.  |
| Rare earth metal essential element for methane-munching acid-volcano microbe Posted: 05 Sep 2013 05:56 AM PDT Microbiologists have shown that the rare earth metal Cerium is essential for the methane-oxidizing bacteria, which they discovered in 2007 in an Italian hot, acid volcanic mudpot. It is the first time that a rare earth metal is identified as a condition for life.  |
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