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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 23-Oct-2025 18:11 ET (23-Oct-2025 22:11 GMT/UTC)
Boosting production of pharmacologically relevant diterpenoids through engineered miltiradiene synthase
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA team of researchers has uncovered how subtle structural changes in terpene synthases can dramatically improve the biosynthesis of miltiradiene, a critical intermediate in the production of pharmacologically valuable compounds such as tanshinone IIA, triptolide, and carnosic acid.
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Cofactor engineering with phosphite dehydrogenase enables flexible regulation of lactate-based copolymer biosynthesis in E. coli
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of SciencePeer-Reviewed Publication
A research team has developed an innovative platform for producing lactate-based biodegradable plastics by harnessing a phosphite dehydrogenase (PtxD)-driven NADH regeneration system in Escherichia coli.
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Yeast-engineered biocatalysis enables stepwise production of MDMA and analogs
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA research team has developed the first reported bioproduction method for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy) and related methamphetamine derivatives using a combination of yeast-based bioconversion, biocatalysis, and chemical reduction.
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Protein engineering advances unlock pathways to greener industrial biocatalysts
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA research team has summarized the latest advances in protein engineering strategies aimed at enhancing enzyme stability under harsh industrial conditions.
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An acoustofluidic device for sample preparation and detection of small extracellular vesicles
Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdA research paper by scientists at Duke University School of Medicine presented a novel sharp-edge acoustofluidic platform designed for rapid and effective sample preparation, coupled with sensitive detection of specific sEV populations based on their surface markers..
The research paper, published on Jul. 17, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.
New study reveals how water pathways control nitrogen pollution from farms to cities
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Scientists turn algae and crop waste into valuable fuels and nanomaterials
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Biochar
Quantum meta-devices: Miniaturizing the future of photonics
Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CASPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers have reviewed how meta-devices can miniaturize and integrate quantum photonic systems, enabling advanced applications in quantum imaging, communication, and computing. These ultra-compact devices promise to make quantum technology more practical and scalable.
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- Light: Advanced Manufacturing
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- University Grants Committee / Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, City University of Hong Kong, National Natural Science Foundation of China
Advancing CO2 conversion: Innovations in carbonaceous-supported catalysts
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityIn a significant advancement in sustainable chemistry, researchers are exploring cutting-edge developments in carbonaceous-supported catalysts for converting CO2 into cyclic carbonates. The study, titled "C4C Recent Developments: Carbonaceous-Supported Catalysts for CO2 Conversion into Cyclic Carbonates," is led by Prof. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh from the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This research offers a detailed exploration of innovative catalysts that promise to transform CO2 into valuable chemicals, driving progress in sustainable chemistry.
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- Carbon Research