Urease is one of the most consequential enzymes in the microbial world. By hydrolyzing urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, it lets bacteria tap a ubiquitous nitrogen source, buffer their internal pH ...

A seventh grader from Palatine, Illinois, has turned eggshells into calcium carbonate crystals and used them to investigate ...

Rapid urea hydrolysis often limits nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in cotton, especially under salinity. The urease inhibitor NBPT reduces ammonia loss, yet its effects on root morphology, ...

A two-year Chinese field trial shows that partially replacing chemical fertilizers with peanut shells and mushroom residue boosts soil organic carbon, enzyme activity, and beneficial microbes in ...

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IIT Gandhinagar researchers find that active enzymes can accelerate molecular movement outside cells and boost transferrin ...

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Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...