#enzymes

6 articles tagged with "enzymes"

Briefing: Precision work prior to cell division: How enzymes optimize DNA structure

Strategic angle: Understanding the role of enzymes in preparing DNA for accurate cell division.

Briefing: Why a potential anti-cancer agent stalled in trials: New enzyme insights may boost yield and purity

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of fostriecin, a potential anti-cancer agent.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Life

Briefing: Why use living cells? Researchers are making chemicals with enzymes alone

Strategic angle: Exploring the role of enzymes in the biofuels economy and chemical production.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Life

Briefing: Mystery of quinine biosynthesis solved with newly discovered enzymes

Strategic angle: For over 350 years, quinine has been a crucial medicine against malaria, and new findings may enhance our understanding of its production.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Life

Briefing: Not one ring but many: Antioxidant enzyme family can assemble in far more diverse ways than previously thought

Strategic angle: New research reveals the complex assembly of peroxiredoxins, crucial enzymes in managing oxidative stress.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Life

Briefing: Hidden metabolism found operating inside the cell nucleus

Strategic angle: Researchers discover metabolic enzymes linked to human DNA, revealing unique patterns across tissues and cancers.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago