9 December 20226 December 2022Modified enzyme brings value to lignin monomersThe chemical industry faces the challenge of replacing fossil-based building blocks with green alternatives. Biomass is an interesting source of carbon-based molecules
22 November 202217 November 2022Wax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plasticsThese enzymes are the first and only known enzymes to degrade polyethylene plastic by oxidizing and breaking it down after just a few hours of exposure - without requiring pre-treatment and at room temperature
31 August 202225 August 2022Scientists develop gel made from spider silk proteins for biomedical applicationsResearchers at KI and SLU have discovered that spider silk proteins can be fused to biologically active proteins and be converted into a gel at body temperature
