Scientists have discovered what could be one of the most bitter substances known to date. The potent chemical compound comes ...

Biochemistry, the study of the chemical and physical processes within living organisms, offers promising career opportunities for those who study it.However, many biochemistry graduates today struggle ...

The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich in Freising and the ...

The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for ...

Damage to the mitochondria, the 'power plants' of the cells, contributes to many diseases. Researchers now describe how cells with defective mitochondria activate a special recycling system to ...

If you’re a corn and soybean producer, not only are you set to start another planting season—but you’re probably already thinking about getting the most out of your yield come harvest time. That’s why ...

With so many species of plants normally planted in backyards, some have become invasive, such as the Tree of Heaven and the Bradford Pear. Crepe myrtles are now being added to the invasive list. Many ...

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry investigate the structure of these proteins and how they function – from individual molecules through to complex organisms. They make use of the ...

Wisteria should be pruned regularly and is better suited for growing on a strong arbor or trellis. Roses are incredibly romantic, so why shouldn't you plant a line of shrubby roses or a trellised ...

This innovative ... About 98% of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens.