All articles by Jamie Durrani – Page 20
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ReviewThe gene: an intimate history
Jamie Durrani looks at a Pulitzer prize winner’s take on genetics
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Research'Robo-chemist' optimises reactions in one day
Intelligent automated reactor drastically cuts time it takes to optimise cross-coupling reactions
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ResearchFirst ever iron–bismuth binary compound
Compound containing solid state iron–bismuth bond crystallised under extreme temperature and pressures
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BusinessBoost for carbon capture projects in India, Norway and Australia
New projects unveiled, as UK carbon capture policy is criticised
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NewsPfizer launches new biosimilar drug in US
Autoimmune disease treatment becomes only the second biosimilar to be approved by the FDA
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ResearchSelf healing lithium-ion battery developed
A power source that can repair itself could be used for wearable, tearable electronics
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ResearchPlastics synthesis goes green
Enzyme-catalysed polymerisation could lead to sustainable plastics
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BusinessPfizer to sell Hospira Infusion Systems to ICU Medical
$1bn deal brings together medical device units, as Pfizer focuses on Hospira’s biosimilars and generics
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BusinessLilly to buy Boehringer’s pet vaccines
Deal strengthens Lilly’s animal medicine division following recent acquisition
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BusinessNovo Nordisk to axe 1000 jobs
Diabetes specialist is cutting costs in the face of increased competition
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ResearchPCR probes purity of pork products
Double gene targeting technique distinguishes between closely-related species in meat products
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ResearchLayers of complexity uncovered in new nanocrystal superlattices
New quasicrystalline soft matter materials display greatest structural complexity ever seen in these structures
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ResearchShape-shifting hydrogel can heal itself
New material returns to its original shape even when cut into pieces
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ResearchGold nanoclusters offer route to better vaccines
New technique improves immune response and safety of hepatitis E vaccine
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ResearchRare mixed-valent Si2H radical isolated
N-heterocyclic carbenes used to trap subvalent disilicon hydride species
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ResearchPolymer repairs itself at body temperature
New material could enable self-healing wound dressings
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ResearchSprucing up biofuel with renewable antioxidants
Coniferous bio-oil found to be an effective biodiesel stabiliser
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ResearchGlycerol-free strategy sweetens biodiesel synthesis
Catalytic process that turns plant oils into biofuel dodges annoying byproduct