All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2010-2015 – Page 34
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PodcastHyaluronic acid
Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid
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NewsTory election victory heralds new science minister for UK
David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle ushers in new faces for research and universities posts
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Business
Alexion to buy Synageva for rare disease drugs
$8.4bn deal gives firm access to enzyme drug currently under review with US and EU regulators
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NewsGreenhouse gas milestone exceeded
Global carbon dioxide levels have passed 400ppm for the first time, according to new data from the US
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NewsScientists protest over political firing of Russian chemist
Leading chemist dismissed after criticising federal science agency
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ResearchTerpene analogues bear safer pesticides
Synthetic biology route to new versions of natural products, with surprising biological activities
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Business
Takeda offers $2.4bn to settle diabetes litigation
Aims to settle multiple outstanding lawsuits relating to Actos (pioglitazone) and bladder cancer
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Business
Zoetis to sell or close 10 plants in cost-cutting drive
Animal health firm will slash product portfolio in a bid to save $300m annually
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FeatureNatural non-caloric sweeteners
Food companies are starting to switch from synthetic to natural sugar substitutes, Rachel Brazil reports
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Research
Polymers curl up and take control
Single polymer chains can be shaped into globular nanoparticles to mimic nature’s catalysts
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News
Court rejects Spain’s challenge to EU patent reform
Single patent system in Europe overcomes major obstacle
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BusinessKolon and Dupont settle trade secrets case
Korean firm admits stealing Kevlar technology and will pay $360m in fines and restitution
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NewsScientists call for ban on fluorinated chemicals
The Madrid Statement, signed by 200 scientists, urges consumers to avoid PFAS-containing products
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ResearchGold-plated onion shows its strength as artificial muscle
New artificial muscle made by applying a voltage across gold-plated onion cells
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ResearchChemists snare 17-electron half-sandwich radical
Important organometallic complex finally isolated and characterised after 40-year pursuit
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ReviewLight years: the extraordinary story of mankind's fascination with light
Everything is illuminated
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NewsTravel policies restrict US government scientists attending conferences
Science advocacy groups are warning policymakers of the negative impacts of White House rules
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News
US agency tightens recommended fluoride levels
Water fluoridation level is lowered to balance tooth health with fluorosis risk
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ResearchCarnivorous plant adhesive helps cells stick
Chemical analysis of the glue sundews use to catch insects suggests potential for tissue engineering
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Business
Dow to shed up to 1750 jobs by 2017
Chemical giant will lay off about 3% of its global workforce in the next two years