Using an AHA (or Alpha Hydroxy Acid) in your skincare routine may not sound like the most appealing thing. But despite the dubious name, experts and editors agree that these chemical exfoliants ...

One ingredient that often features on the labels of such products is beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Be it a cleanser, an eye cream or a sunscreen, BHA is often used in skin care products. Read on to ...

Autonomous nanocomputing agents made of nucleic acids and proteins are an appealing idea, and two decades of research has shown that the engineered agents act under real physical and biochemical ...

Most people have experienced acid reflux or heartburn at some point in their lives. In fact, over 60 million people in the United State experience heartburn each month. Acid reflux, also known as ...

Biological functions of nucleic acids. Detection of extra elements (Nitrogen, Sulphur, halogens) in organic compounds; Detection of the following functional groups; hydroxyl (alcoholic and ...

Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan ...

Structure: DNA is composed of two long chains of nucleotides forming a double helix. The nucleotides within each strand are joined together through covalent (specifically phosphodiester) bonds between ...

Cancer is a major killer threatening modern human health and a leading cause of death worldwide. Due to the heterogeneity and complexity of cancer, traditional treatments have limited effectiveness.