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    Resurrected enzymes reveal cannabinoid synthase functions

    2026-02-03T09:07:00Z

    Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have resurrected the ancestors of cannabis enzymes in order to discover how the plant acquired the ability to produce cannabinoids. The researchers report their findings in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.

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    Immune cells act like boa constrictors, according to hydrogel study

    2026-01-29T14:16:00Z

    Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have demonstrated that hydrogel microparticles can be used to measure three-dimensional cell movements. You can read about how to make and use them in their comprehensive publication in Nature Protocols.

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    Early-career chemists want more trust and less bureaucracy

    2026-01-28T13:29:00Z

    Last summer, the inaugural Next Generation Leaders in Dutch Chemistry Summit was held at the Lorentz Centre in Leiden. During the five-day event, a group of early-career chemists (NXTGN25) from academia and industry collaborated to develop a shared vision for the future of chemistry in the Netherlands. This resulted in ...