A team of scientists from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, has recently demonstrated that chemical agents capable of reducing disulfide (S-S) bonds can be potentially used as antiviral drugs ...

Disulfide bonds play a pivotal role in the folding and stability of many bacterial proteins, influencing not only their tertiary structure but also their biological activity. In bacteria, the ...

Imagine a world where rooms are lit by their walls, clothes are smartphones and windows turn into video screens. That may seem like a bit of science fiction, but not for long. Researchers at MIT are ...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), uses its spike (S) glycoprotein to enter host cells. The S glycoprotein consists of ...

Two-dimensional (2D) materials such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2) and graphene have become prominent in materials science due to their unique properties and potential applications, particularly in ...

As global demand for green hydrogen surges, a new mini-review published in ENGINEERING Energy (formerly Frontiers in Energy) provides a definitive roadmap for using molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) as a ...

Nanoparticle research has gained momentum in the recent years by virtue of the unexpected outcomes that are possible by altering the atomic and molecular properties of basic elements. This article ...

Plastic, once ingenious for its durability and versatility, has become a global environmental issue that is affecting every ...

The natural product diallyl disulfide is the major constituent of oil of garlic (Allium sativum) and other members of the Allium genus, including onion (A. cepa). It is responsible for garlic’s ...