Christopher Barnard
ResearchParasitic enzyme breaks down barriers to inositols
Flow process using a protozoan enzyme permits affordable, large-scale inositol production
ReviewA very expensive poison
Christopher Barnard puts the latest Litvinenko account under the magnifying glass

Research3D graphene adds dimension to deaf–mute communication
Printed aerogel’s translation of sign language speaks volumes for 3D graphene materials
ResearchScientists explore arsoles’ off-colour behaviour
Mechanochromism discovery ignites interest in arsoles’ emissions

ResearchSquid beak insight shifts chitosan composites up the pecking order
Lightweight organic composite with tuneable mechanical properties mimics cephalopod beak
ResearchRacing tyre analysis shows 'undetectable' treatments the chequered flag
Cheating drivers tread carefully as analytical method stalls illegal softening treatment use
ResearchMicrofluidic device lets the drop beat
Body-on-a-chip system that uses human cardiac cells has its finger on the pulse of microfluidic innovation
ResearchIndividual microRNA molecules detected with a single microbead
Beady-eyed bioassay can identify important nucleotides on the single molecule level
ResearchDrawing order from disorder to unravel Ebola’s lethality
Intrinsically disordered proteins may be vital in determining the deadliness of Ebola strains
ResearchHydrogel with a basic instinct for drug delivery
Gel that releases naproxen in alkaline surroundings is promising step toward relieving drug’s side effects