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Discovery of a Novel and Sustainable Organic Liquid Hydrogen Carrier

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Scientists suggest a new way of binding hydrogen with compounds by using lignin-based jet fuel that enables stable storage and transportation of hydrogen.  
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Natural and Cultivated Marine Algae Have Substantially Different Metabolites

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Single-colony analysis reveals metabolic differences between natural and cultured algae.
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Review EMSL's proposal call opportunities, project timelines, and guidance. Learn about the different types of proposals and tips for submitting a successful proposal.
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In Nutrient-Limited Environments, Marine Bacteria Reprogram Their Metabolism After Viral Infection

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Researchers use a systems biology approach to understand viral-infected bacteria in a nutrient-limited marine environment.
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Agricultural Soils from the Southern Great Plains Are Efficient Ice Nucleating Particles

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Direct measurements of ice nucleating particle composition show agricultural soils were highly efficient ice nucleators.
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Cryo-Electron Microscopy and AlphaFold2 Prediction Reveals the Structure of the Mnx Protein Complex and Uncovers the Mechanism of Manganese Biomineralization

The 3-D structure of the Mnx protein complex has eluded crystallization efforts, but new approaches show a tunnel runs through the protein complex that enables biomineralization.

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