A synthetic compound that transports chloride across membranes can kill both normal cells and cancer cells in vitro. The transporter works together with sodium channels to move NaCl into the cells, ...

With demand growing faster than supply, chemical producers, says BB&T's Frank Mitsch, have nice profits ahead. Frank J. Mitsch knows all about the periodic table, how acids react with alcohols and at ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the chemical balance of acids and bases in your blood gets thrown off. This can happen when your body: Is making too much acid Isn't getting rid of enough acid Doesn't ...

Through ionic balance calculations, the effect of different sources and levels of nitrogen on nutrient uptake by Douglas-fir was studied. With ammonium as the sole source of N, growth of the plants ...

A new NASA study modeling conditions in the ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa suggests that the necessary balance of chemical energy for life could exist there, even if the moon lacks volcanic ...

With the heat wave, a lot more families are spending time at the pool. But along with the fun comes the danger, not just with drowning but pool poisoning. Local pool operators say it has been so hot ...

Washington — A new federal government report is calling for national standards around a "mass balance" approach to measuring recycled content in plastics made from chemical recycling, saying it would ...

THE internal medium of the Crustacea varies in inorganic composition from species to species, but keeps at least a general resemblance to sea water. In one sense the composition is entirely determined ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Jean Shin has created a diverse body ...