All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2004-2009 – Page 59
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Podcast
October 2008
Chemistry World Podcast - October 200800:10 -- Introduction02:09 -- A failed anxiety drug could provide a novel treatment for cancer04:29 -- A biosensor made from proteins could speed drug development 06:43 -- Fred Vom Saal from the endocrine disrupters group at the ...
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News
Cracking wood gently
Ionic liquids and solid catalysts combine to hydrolyse cellulose without aggressive acids
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News
US banking failures dent chemical industry optimism
Turmoil in the banking and insurance sector has dealt a blow to the US chemical industry's hopes of a swift end to the credit crunch
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News
AkzoNobel to cut 3500 jobs
ICI's new owner aims to save a further 100 million euros by cutting costs
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News
Cheap catalyst turns cellulose to antifreeze
High pressure chemistry converts biomass to ethylene glycol without precious-metal catalysts
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Careers
Profile: Serial entrepreneur in the making
An enthusiasm for 'creating stuff in the lab' coupled with early entrepreneurial promise make these interesting times for recent PhD graduate David Rabuka, writes Emma Davies
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Careers
Careers clinic: All the fun of the fair
Take a tour round a careers fair, read the paper, and consult your peers before you plan your next move, advises Caroline Tolond
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Careers
The Educated Chemist: Analytical chemistry at your own pace
The Undergraduate Ambassadors' Scheme is an ideal way to find out whether a teacher's life is for you, writes Sarah Houlton
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Careers
The Insider: Archaeological investigation
How far back in time can you take your knowledge of chemistry? John Bonner talks to the experts
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OpinionClaisen's flask
In the name of effective multi-tasking, modern technology tries to combine as many functions into one small gadget as possible
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Review
Xenobiotic metabolism
Cytochromes P450. Role in the metabolism and toxicity of drugs and other xenobiotics