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Paper and plastic HIV test
A device to amplify HIV DNA so that infants can be tested in resource-poor areas
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Exploding molecule provides 3D bond images
Monitoring the ejection of photoelectrons opens up tantalising prospect of making real-time molecular movies of reactions
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Three pronged approach puts brakes on US breast cancer
US approval for anti-HER2 therapy Perjeta (pertuzumab) against breast cancer
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More testing needed for ridaforolimus
Marketing approval for anti-cancer drug ridaforolimus has been held up in the US
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Lighting the way to explosive detection
A model fluorescent sensor for explosive detection demonstrates high sensitivity
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Pfizer to spin off animal health business
New company Zoetis should start independent trading by July 2013
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Which energy saving light bulb is best for sensitive skin?
UV emission study of different energy saving light bulbs to help people with photosensitive skin choose the safest way to light their homes
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NewsCalls for better tattoo ink regulation
As tattooing becomes more mainstream there is a greater need for more control over ink ingredients
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Coca-Cola collaborates on bio-PET project
Global drinks giant Coca-Cola is teaming up with Ford, Heinz, Nike and Procter & Gamble to increase the use of bio-based polyethylene terephthalate
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Polymer gel provides focus
New gel mimics the eye’s natural lens for improved cataract treatment
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Electrode dip to freshen up saltwater
Desalination technique could treat brackish water in a cheaper 'merry-go-round' process
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‘Litmus paper’ for food spoilage
A cheap and accurate fluorescent sensor to determine if food is safe to eat
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Plastics makers to win from electric cars
Demand for lightweight plastics in electric vehicles to hit $73 million by 2017
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Rethinking redox chemistry
Discovery that protons are shunted around in redox reactions will have implications for green technologies like water splitting
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UK nuclear fuel site faces 2018 closure
The Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant (Thorp) at Sellafield in the UK will close in 2018
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Sterics skew SN2 reaction
Evidence emerges that single solvent molecules can drastically influence the mechanism of SN2 reactions
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Challenging the consensus on nanotube electrochemistry
The sidewalls and closed ends of carbon nanotubes may not be as electrochemically inert as first thought
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Targeting organs with therapeutic carbon monoxide
A gel injection to deliver CO straight to the desired organ in the body
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NewsCalifornia chemical committee controversy
State governor raises eyebrows by firing doctor from toxicant identification committee after appearing in ad against tobacco tax