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Chemistry World
October 2, 2013
Michael Parkin |
Insect-powered microtweezers Scientists in Japan have developed the first biohybrid microdevice that can function in air. The microtweezers powered by insect muscle tissue could be used to handle cells and other fragile objects as part of a microelectromechanical system.   |
Chemistry World
October 2, 2013
Anthony King |
Saving carbon to increase biofuel brewing efficiency Scientists in the US have designed a synthetic pathway for glycolysis that cuts carbon loss and could significantly boost production of biofuels and other chemicals in bio-refineries. |
Chemistry World
October 1, 2013
Eleanor Merritt |
New software for creating green solvents Scientists in France have developed a computer-assisted organic synthesis program to design sustainable solvents from bio-based building blocks. |
Chemistry World
September 30, 2013
Jason Woolford |
Mutant enzymes help break cocaine habit An enzyme modified to hydrolyse cocaine 1000 faster than it did before could form the basis of the first medicinal treatment for cocaine addiction. |
Chemistry World
September 26, 2013
James Urquhart |
Night of the nearly dead steroid Metabolites of a steroid widely used in beef cattle to promote growth have been found to regenerate in the dark after seemingly breaking down during daylight hours. |
Chemistry World
September 23, 2013
Raphael Levy |
Gold nanoparticles for physics, chemistry and biology The varied perspectives in this textbook combine to give an agreeable read and a solid foundation in this topic. |
Chemistry World
September 25, 2013
Patrick Walter |
Flame retardants levels in pregnant women fall following ban A decade long California ban on a class of persistent flame retardants used in electronics and furniture is already reaping benefits for pregnant women. |
Chemistry World
September 24, 2013
Jennifer Newton |
Plants and microorganisms are the original synthetic chemists Greg Challis is a professor of chemical biology at the University of Warwick in the UK. Research in the Challis group encompasses the discovery, biosynthesis, bioengineering and mechanism of action of bioactive natural products. |
Information Today
September 24, 2013 |
Labguru Launches Mobile App for Scientists Life science researchers who are on-the-go can now plan, record, and share lab information with colleagues while they are away from their lab benches. |
Chemistry World
September 23, 2013
William Bergius |
Nanoparticles stop mosquitoes breeding A simple synthesis for environmentally benign carbon nanoparticles that could be used to control mosquito populations has been demonstrated by scientists in India. The transmission of diseases by mosquitoes is estimated to be responsible for 2 million deaths every year. |
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