von Thomas Fester | Jan 13, 2017 | Biochemistry, News
Proteasomes and plant defense Plants are challenged by a large variety of pathogens and therefore have acquired a complex, multi-layered system of defense. Üstün and colleagues have discovered a new, unexpected component of this defense system: the proteasome. The...
von Thomas Fester | Jan 13, 2017 | Biochemistry, News
Mitochondria and the oxyhydrogen reaction Mitochondria are converting the energy from oxyhydrogen into a form suitable for driving biochemical processes (ATP). Energy conversion is achieved by coupling the transfer of electrons from hydrogen to oxygen to the...
von Thomas Fester | Jan 13, 2017 | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, News
Bacterial metabolism comprises numerous enzymes, genes and regulating factors Even small, simple bacteria possess a complex metabolism depending on numerous different enzymes. Each enzyme is encoded by one or several genes, controlled by one or several transcription...
von Thomas Fester | Jan 13, 2017 | Climate Change, Ecology, News
The human impact on ecosystems Humans are constantly exerting pressures on ecosystems. We are imposing rising temperatures, carbon dioxide and all kinds of chemicals. We are removing material (like wood or fruits) from ecosystems and we are introducing new species....
von Thomas Fester | Jan 13, 2017 | Ecology, News
Global plastic production is increasing exponentially, accompanied by the accumulation of plastic debris in our seas. Debris affects marine animals, shipping routes and tourism and is increasingly regarded as a threat to marine ecosystems. But where does the debris...
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