All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2004-2009 – Page 225
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Opinion
Fragrant bouquet
As an octogenarian, I was recently pondering some of the more interesting facets of my life in the field of metals chemistry.
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News
Unravelling the secrets of biosynthesis
Bacteria and toxic plants don't sound like the most helpful of things, but in studies into the biological formation of fluorine containing compounds, they seem to be very useful.
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News
Astex deal
Astex, a UK drug discovery company, has set up a multi-target drug discovery agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), a German pharmaceutical firm.
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News
Hydrocarbons aid ants in queen worship
Gas chromatography reveals why worker ants destroy their eggs.
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News
Ozone heightens atmospheric soot ageing
We are now a step closer to understanding the subtle interplay of gas-soot interactions in the atmosphere thanks to a team of scientists.
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News
Ecological relevance for chemical double act
European researchers developing 'smart' construction materials capable of reducing air pollution are awaiting the first results of their latest studies using environmentally 'relevant' pollutant combinations.
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News
Therapeutic target for alcohol abuse
US researchers raise hopes of new treatment for alcoholism.
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Opinion
Letters: April 2004
Onion cure-all From Peter Rowland C L Reid’s onion-slice cure for stings (Chemistry World, March 2004, p24) by hymenoptera is probable and important. When onion cells are damaged, the enzyme lachrymatory-factor synthase decomposes S-1-propenylcysteine-sulphoxide to give the volatile propanthial-S-oxide. In contact with aqueous tissue this hydrolyses to give propanol, sulphuric ...
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Review
The quantum question
Beyond measure: modern physics, philosophy and the meaning of quantum theory
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News
Recognising radioactive potential
Sorting out which radioactive isotope of an element can be used.
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News
Pores for thought
Tailoring porous materials to combine several properties within the same solid has moved a step closer.
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Opinion
Witch way to pay
In the light of ongoing financial problems faced by most UK chemistry departments.