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New artificial enzyme safer for nature

Perilous and polluting industrial processes can be made safer with enzymes. But only a short range of enzymes have been available for the chemical industry.

Thu 22 Oct 09 from PhysOrg

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2 in 1: Multi-tasking protein provides new approaches for anti-tuberculosis drugs

In a paper published today in PNAS, scientists from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Hamburg, Germany, reveal new insights into the workings of enzymes from a group of bacteria ...

Tue 15 Feb 11 from PhysOrg

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Biochemistry of how plants resist insect attack determined

Many plants, including crops, release volatiles in response to insect attack. The chemical compounds can be a defense or can be an aromatic call for help to attract enemies of the attacking ...

Mon 15 Nov 10 from PhysOrg

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