News tagged with simple sugars

Scientists discover new clue to the chemical origins of life

Organic chemists at the University of York have made a significant advance towards establishing the origin of the carbohydrates (sugars) that form the building blocks of life.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (25) | comments 284 | with audio podcast

Learning secrets of world's most common organic compound driving research for biofuels

Preliminary research at Kansas State University may make a difference one day at the gas pump.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Aug 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UW-Madison scientists create low-acrylamide potato lines

(PhysOrg.com) -- What do Americans love more than French fries and potato chips? Not much-but perhaps we love them more than we ought to. Fat and calories aside, both foods contain high levels of a compound called acrylamide, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microbial breakthrough impacts health, agriculture, biofuels

For the first time ever, University of Illinois researchers have discovered how microbes break down hemicellulose plant matter into simple sugars using a cow rumen bacterium as a model.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Iowa State researchers developing clean, renewable energy for ethanol industry

Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0