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Researchers have deciphered a biochemical mechanism that ensures that newly formed proteins are processed correctly when they leave the cell's own protein factories. This solves a decade-old puzzle in protein sorting.

Cholera bacteria use specific D-amino acids to escape unfavorable niches and form complex ecological systems.

Even with high-tech instruments, scientists have determined the chemical structures of just a small fraction of the billions of compounds in the universe. A novel mass spec combo could help tap into the vast sea of unknown compounds.

Magnetotactic bacteria, which can align with the Earth’s magnetic field, have been discovered in a new location. Previously observed on land and in shallow water, analysis of a hydrothermal vent proved that they can also survive deep under the ocean.

According to research, photosynthetic bacteria, such as purple and green sulfur bacteria, are affected by viral infection and it is likely that other aquatic bacteria are also affected.

Researchers estimate that gray whales feeding off the Oregon Coast consume up to 21 million microparticles per day, a finding informed in part by poop from the whales.

Researchers demonstrated that projection-type field emission microscopy can image the electronic molecular orbitals of single molecules and thereby clarify the imaging mechanism.

Integrated sensor chip detects late blight disease pathogen, many others.

Hyperspectral-enhanced dark field microscopy can be used to detect label-free microplastics, researchers have found. This method completely avoids the interference caused by the shed of microplastic markers.

According to research, injury promotes healthy-cell expansion and keeps mutated cell growth under control, rather than promoting mutant cell growth.