But (–)-gukulenin A, which was first isolated from the sea sponge Phorbas gukulensis, is more than just a pretty structure.

Cell division is a process of remarkable precision: during each cycle, the genetic material must be evenly distributed between the two daughter cells. To achieve this, duplicated chromosomes, known as ...

Lenzing Group is helping to commercialize Circ's technology by using its cellulose pulp as an input for its TENCEL™ fibers ...

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial produced naturally by certain bacteria species, including Komagataeibacter xylinus. Scientists have considered it as an alternative to synthetic ...

Bacterial spores—the hardy survival structures formed by certain bacterial species—are proving to be a game changer in the ...

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Plastic pollution is a mounting global issue, but scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have taken a bold step forward by creating a new bioplastic inspired by the structure of leaves.