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18-Sep-2020 10:00 AM EDT
Glycans in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein play active role in infection
American Chemical Society (ACS)

As researchers try to develop therapies/vaccines to combat SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus spike protein is a major focus since it can bind to cells. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have uncovered an active role for glycans in this process, suggesting targets for vaccines and therapies.

   
11-Sep-2020 10:35 AM EDT
Injectable hydrogel could someday lead to more effective vaccines
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers reporting in ACS Central Science developed an injectable hydrogel that allows sustained release of vaccine components, increasing the potency, quality and duration of immune responses in mice.

   
28-Aug-2020 10:00 AM EDT
The widespread footprint of blue jean microfibers
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters have detected indigo denim microfibers not only in wastewater effluent, but also in lakes and remote Arctic marine sediments.

28-Aug-2020 10:00 AM EDT
Viruses could be harder to kill after adapting to warm environments
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Enteroviruses that make their way into surface waters can be inactivated by heat, sunshine and other microbes, reducing their ability to spread disease. But researchers report that global warming could cause viruses to evolve, rendering them less susceptible to these and other disinfectants, such as chlorine.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Studying viral outbreaks in single cells could reveal new ways to defeat them (video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Many viruses mutate so quickly that identifying vaccines or treatments is like trying to hit a moving target. Now, scientists report a new technique that can detect minor changes in RNA sequences. They present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

   
11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
3D printing ‘greener’ buildings using local soil
American Chemical Society (ACS)

The demand for sustainable infrastructure has builders searching for an alternative to concrete’s large carbon footprint. Now, scientists have created a new building material using local soil, and will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting Press Conference Schedule
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Watch live and recorded press conferences at https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/news-room/press-conferences.html. Press conferences will be held Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020

   
11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Pothole repair made eco-friendly using grit from wastewater treatment
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Potholes can cause billions of dollars of damage every year to automobiles. Today, scientists report a new way to repair roads — by using a remnant of wastewater treatment called grit. They will present their results at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Methods for microplastics, nanoplastics and plastic monomer detection and reporting in human tissues
American Chemical Society (ACS)

When plastic breaks down, tiny fragments can get into the environment. Scientists now report that they are among the first to examine micro- and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues. They will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Stopping tooth decay before it starts — without killing bacteria
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Dental plaque can lead to cavities, but scientists are developing a coating they say dentists could someday apply to teeth to prevent plaque from forming. The researchers will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
More healthful milk chocolate by adding peanut, coffee waste
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Milk chocolate is a consumer favorite, but it isn’t exactly health food. Now, researchers report a new way to combine milk chocolate with waste peanut skins to boost its antioxidant properties and present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

   
11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Negative side effects of opioids could be coming from users’ own immune systems (video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Opioid users can develop chronic inflammation and heightened pain sensitivity. These side effects might stem from the body’s own immune system, which can make antibodies against the drugs. The researchers will present their results at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Safer, more comfortable soldier uniforms are in the works
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Scientists have developed a novel way of making a fabric used in U.S. Army uniforms flame-retardant and insect repellent, all with nontoxic substances. They will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Bio-based communication networks could control cells in the body to treat conditions
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Scientists have found a method for electronic devices to communicate with biological cells, paving the way for smart implantable devices. They will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Ocean microbes could interact with pollution to influence climate
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Little is known about how ocean microbes affect climate. Now, scientists report that pollution can change molecules released to the atmosphere by ocean microbes. They present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Converting solar energy to hydrogen fuel, with help from photosynthesis
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Recently, scientists have achieved record efficiency for solar-to-fuel conversion, and now they want to incorporate the machinery of photosynthesis to push it further. They present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Mixing silk with polymers could lead to better biomedical implants
American Chemical Society (ACS)

By combining silk with synthetic compounds, researchers are getting closer to developing implantable composite materials with the best properties of both for biomedical applications. The researchers present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Targeting iron uptake to create a new class of antibiotics against UTIs
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers report early progress toward developing a new class of antibiotics against urinary tract infections that would starve the causative bacteria of iron. They present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

   
11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Immunotherapy extends survival in mouse model of hard-to-treat breast cancer (video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Today, scientists report a new immunotherapy that extends the survival of mice that have triple negative breast tumors, a difficult-to-treat form of cancer. The researchers will present their results at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
‘Cyborg’ technology could enable new diagnostics, merger of humans and AI
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Connecting electronics directly to human tissues in the body is a challenge. Today, a team is reporting new coatings for components that could help them more easily fit into this milieu. The researchers will present their results at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

   


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