Prof Antonius Ungkap Kekayaan Tak Kasat Mata Indonesia, 95% Masih Jadi Misteri
Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara megabiodiversitas dengan kekayaan alam yang melimpah. Namun, kekayaan tersebut tidak hanya terbatas pada sumber daya yang kasat mata. Nusantara juga menyimpan keragaman mikroba yang luar biasa dan berpotensi besar untuk dikembangkan dalam berbagai bidang, khususnya bioteknologi. Hal tersebut disampaikan Guru Besar …
Cuaca Kian Panas, Dosen Meteorologi FMIPA IPB Ungkap Pemicunya
Belakangan ini, masyarakat di sejumlah wilayah Indonesia mengeluhkan suhu udara yang terasa semakin panas. Fenomena ini menimbulkan pertanyaan mengenai penyebab di balik peningkatan suhu tersebut dan dampaknya terhadap aktivitas sehari-hari maupun kondisi lingkungan. Menurut dosen Departemen Geofisika dan Meteorologi IPB University, Sonni Setiawan, SS, MSi, …
New Model Sheds Light on Alzheimer’s Treatment Duration and Effectiveness
Journal Title : Development of Aβ and anti-Aβ dynamics models for Alzheimer’s disease Author : Cindyawati Cindyawati, Faozan Ahmad, Hendradi Hardhienata, Agus Kartono A recent computational study has developed a mathematical model to better understand how Alzheimer’s disease progresses and how anti-Aβ drug therapy interacts with …
The Role of Lysine and Gold Nanoparticles in Hydroxyapatite Formation
Journal Title : Investigation of pH effect on lysine-capped gold nanoparticles to induce hydroxyapatite formation Author : Annisa Tsalsabila, Yuliati Herbani, Yessie Widya Sari Scientists have explored how lysine-capped gold nanoparticles influence the formation of hydroxyapatite, a key material for bone and dental implants. By …
Pine Resin-Based Carbon: A Promising Material for Medical Mask Filters
Journal Title : Optimizing glutaraldehyde modification in microbial consortium biofilm for enhanced ethanol detection Author : Jayadi, Agus Sukarto Wismogroho, Cherly Firfharini, Akhiruddin Madu, Husin Alatas, Yessie Widya Sari. Scientists have successfully synthesized carbon microstructures from pine resin (gondorukem) using spray pyrolysis, a method that …
New Biosensor Innovation Enhances Ethanol Detection with Microbial Biofilm
Journal Title : Optimizing glutaraldehyde modification in microbial consortium biofilm for enhanced ethanol detection Author : Dyah Iswantini, Nurdiani Nurdiani, Novik Nurhidayat, Wulan Tri Wahyuni, Agus Kartono Scientists have developed a highly sensitive and stable biosensor for detecting ethanol using a microbial biofilm modified with glutaraldehyde, a cross-linking agent that …
Scientists Unlock the Glow: Tiny Crystals That Light Up Under Radiation
Journal Title : Synthesis and Thermoluminescence Properties of Undoped Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) Nanoparticles using Co-Precipitation Method Author : Rohul Rizki Mubaroq Hartman, Akhiruddin Maddu, Sitti Yani, Nunung Nuraeni Researchers have successfully synthesized nanoparticles of calcium fluoride (CaF₂) using a simple chemical method, revealing their ability …