Scientists synthesize biodegradable nylon precursor through artificial photosynthesis
Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable ...
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Biodegradable Nylon Made via Artificial Photosynthesis
Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on ...
Researchers report the first-ever total synthesis of a promising mushroom-derived compound
Natural compounds from plants and animals have long been used in drug development, but mushrooms remain underexplored despite their rich chemical potential. Now, researchers from Japan have ...
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Biosynthesis articles from across Nature Portfolio
Biosynthesis can be exploited for chemical synthesis in vitro or in cells like Escherichia coli by combining substrates with enzymes using recombinant methods. Echinacoside (ECH) is the ...
FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs. A scientist explains the artificial color's health risks and long history
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its ...
What the FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 means for consumers
For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is ...
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Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Now that the US Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3, many people are criticizing or questioning the safety and the FDA’s allowance of red dye No. 40 and five other color ...
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The Fascinating Backstory Behind Red Dye No. 3
There’s an absolute frenzy about this "cancer-causing chemical" on social media, which is a win for anti-food-dye advocates and the advocacy group Centre for Science in the Public Interest ...