All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2004-2009 – Page 164
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News
Structure of hydrogen splitting enzyme revealed
All evolutionary roads led to the same way to pull energy out of hydrogen, researchers discover
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News
Small is beautiful for GSK drug discovery
GlaxoSmithKline is splitting its research into small, highly focussed teams to run like start-up biotech firms
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News
Ranbaxy troubles place FDA under fire
Indian drug company accused of fabricating data for US drug approvals
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News
Air freshener chemical concerns revived
US study adds to controversy surrounding scented household products
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PodcastTechnetium
One of Mendeleev's predicted elements, technetium is now a go-to element in medical imaging
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Business
Business roundup: August 2008
Dow’s $19 billion merger Dow Chemical has announced a $19 billion (£9.5 billion) deal to buy Philadelphia-based speciality chemicals firm Rohm and Haas, a move Dow claims will make it the world’s leading speciality chemical and advanced materials company. Source: © AP PHOTOS The deal will create the ...
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Opinion
The 299 ways to convert alcohol to aldehyde
Dylan Stiles touches on the many ways to convert an alcohol to an aldehyde or ketone
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Opinion
Unbalanced DNA
If DNA polymerisation is reversible, asks Philip Ball, why don't we end up with some static equilibrium?
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Opinion
Editorial: Retaining talent
Academic chemistry is a less welcoming environment for women than it is for men
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Opinion
Reaction variety – the spice of life?
Derek Lowe is looking for a little more variety among his reactions
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Opinion
Rubioncolin B
Researchers have successfully synthesised the complex natural product Rubioncolin B using a biomimetic approach that mimics nature's own chemistry, providing new insights into how plants construct these intricate molecules.
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Careers
Profile: Fellowships on the brain
A series of fellowships in the UK and Germany have given Birgit Liss scientific independence in her research on the brain's dopamine system, writes Ned Stafford
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Careers
Careers clinic: You're worth it
When it comes to interviews, be prepared and don't forget to smile, says Caroline Tolond
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Careers
Who's Who: Probably the best job in the world?
Emma Davies looks at the career opportunities for chemists in the brewing industry