Many enzymes require cofactors such as nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide (NAD +) or nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP +) to shuttle electrons between reactions. Artificial redox ...

The 2009 ESBOC meeting covered advances in synthesis, biosynthesis and biological mechanisms of vitamins and cofactors. Recent exciting developments in the field include the development of 'green' ...

Under certain conditions, some algae are able to produce hydrogen -- a much sought-after green energy source. Its production takes place in the unique catalytic center of the unicellular algae and is ...

In living organisms, there are many chemical reactions taking place. These reactions have many different functions, including breaking down the food we eat and getting energy from the broken down food ...

Researchers have identified a molecule sent by fat cells to the fly brain that senses when they have had enough food and inhibits feeding. Researchers have identified a molecule sent by fat cells to ...

Osaka, Japan - Investigators from the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University, together with Hiroshima Institute of Technology, have announced the discovery of a new ...