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Science study shows ‘promiscuous’ enzymes still prevalent in metabolism

Open an undergraduate biochemistry textbook and you will learn that enzymes are highly efficient and specific in catalyzing chemical reactions in living organisms, and that they evolved to this state from their “sloppy” and “promiscuous” ancestors to allow cells to grow more efficiently.

August 30, 2012General, Health, Science and Engineering

UC San Diego and SDSU Collaborate to Platinum LEED Certify the Mission Bay Aquatic Center

Students at the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University are collaborating to improve the energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC) in an effort to help the center earn a platinum Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

August 30, 2012General, Students

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