Bioluminescence: Why Dazzling Blue Lights Appear in Water
That trip to the beach might come with a show: bioluminescence makes sparks of blue light that sometimes flash in water at night. Read on to learn how it happens.
Tag: biochemistry
Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.
Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts
Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.
Antioxidant Boost Found in Citrus Honey
Antioxidant levels were tested in different types of honey to pinpoint natural health-boosting compounds that help counteract free radicals.
Human Scent May Help Manage Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are drawn to a chemical mixture found on the skin, but what these specific compounds are had not been pinpointed until a recent study.
New Wearable Technology Reveals Secrets in Sweat
Technology may be able to sense health information like blood sugar levels anytime a user breaks a sweat, thanks to innovative engineering.
How Nonsugar Sweeteners Affect Gut Health
By Brittany Trinh Do you take your coffee with a spoonful of sugar or use a nonsugar sweetener such as…
Flow Cytometry: Going with the Flow
By Cathy Seiler Sara Bowen, PhD, is a biochemist with what can only be described as a giddy excitement for…