All articles by Jamie Durrani – Page 17
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ResearchTitanium complex converts methane to alkenes at room temperature
New work illustrates the ‘crucial steps’ required for a process to make useful chemical feedstocks from methane
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ReviewStrange chemistry: the stories your chemistry teacher wouldn’t tell you
Jamie Durrani reviews a book on chemistry you are unlikely to encounter in the classroom
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ResearchSuper-reducing solvated electrons made with an LED
Laser-free method lowers the cost of producing hydrated electrons
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NewsDangerous levels of mercury detected in Minamata meeting delegates
Mercury concentrations more than three times the health advisory threshold found in representatives from small island nations
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BusinessEU extends glyphosate licence by 5 years
Extending herbicide’s approval until December 2022 has pleased neither industry nor environmental campaigners
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BusinessMerck & Co and Qiagen to build UK research hubs
Almost 2000 jobs to be created at research centres in Manchester and London
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ResearchAncient Egyptian uprisings triggered by volcanic eruptions
New evidence that changes in atmospheric chemistry caused social stresses and uprisings against the ruling elite
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BusinessLilly and CureVac to collaborate on mRNA cancer vaccines
Deal could see CureVac net up to $1.8 billion in upfront and milestone payments
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ReviewA crack in creation: the new power to control evolution
How studying bacterial immunity led to the development of Crispr
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ResearchReductive power of hydrated electrons unleashed with green lasers
New technique produces solvated electrons with a visible-light responsive photocatalyst
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ResearchSynthetic receptor spots amphetamines speedily
Portable drug-detection device can send results directly to a smartphone
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ResearchSuper-electrophilic ions enable selective modification of bioactive molecules
New technique will help medicinal chemists explore chemical space
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BusinessAlexion axes 20% of its global workforce
600 jobs lost amid restructure as firm moves to Boston life sciences hub
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BusinessTeva sells off contraceptive device in $1.1bn deal
CooperSurgical to acquire Paragard as Teva seeks to offload assets
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BusinessFDA warns Pfizer subsidiary over Epipen malfunctions
Manufacturer did not fully investigate reports of patients dying after auto-injector failures
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BusinessEU investigates Bayer’s Monsanto takeover plan
Commission raises concerns over reduced competition across pesticide and seed markets
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BusinessMexichem to buy Netafim in $1.5bn deal
Takeover brings Netafim’s smart irrigation technology that could be applied across other markets
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ResearchCatalyst made from plant roots promotes Suzuki reaction
Ecocatalyst recycling strategy could be used to recover precious metal pollutants from contaminated sites
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BusinessBroad Institute backs central Crispr patent licensing platform
Key players submit 22 patents to pool, and urge other holders to create a one-stop shop for licensing deals
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BusinessSilence Therapeutics and Alnylam in patent dispute
Suit alleges competitors need to license Silence patents relating to their drug cantidates