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Thus, the researchers Josefa Muñoz Alamillo and Cristina María López focused on the study of the enzyme dedicated to the recycling of adenine in the nitrogen fixation cycle (adenine ...

Andrew Babbin tries to pack light for work trips. Along with the travel essentials, though, he also brings a roll each of ...

The presence of microplastics in marine environments disrupts carbon cycles and contributes to climate change, affecting ecosystems and greenhouse gas dynamics.

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Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design and operation of processes which convert materials and energy into the higher value products we use every day. It understands the processes which ...

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Eutrophication is a leading cause of impairment of many freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems in the world. Why should we worry about eutrophication and how is this problem managed ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...