Natural Sciences - Chemistry

Food fraud occurs when products that do not meet consumer expectations reach the market and, in extreme cases, this can lead to health problems.

The study investigates epigenetic regulation by placental DNA methylation, opening new perspectives on the relationship between this process and disorders of pregnancy and embryonic development.

News Researchers analyze the directional peak-antenna-like behavior of tunnel junctions formed by surface defects at the atomic scale The profile of light collected with tunneling microscopes changes when the tip is placed on an atomic step.

Emerging pollutants are compounds - microplastics, oils, dyes, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, etc. that end up in aquatic ecosystems and can pose an environmental and health risk. These pollutants, which are related to human activities, can be found in wastewater, and removing them represents a scientific, technological and societal challenge.

A recent study conducted on melon plants has revealed a defense mechanism that certain plants activate to deal with insect pests. It is a system of signaling molecules that, distributed through extracellular vesicles - including exosomes - allow plants to adapt their defenses according to the level of stress they are under. The results obtained and published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles open new avenues for the development of sustainable methods of crop protection.

The spin-off from the Universitat de València Matteco, that develops new solutions to decarbonize the economy and promote the competitiveness of renewable hydrogen, has closed a round of investments