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New DNA technique sheds light on ancient populations
Neanderthal genomes sequenced using new technique that is faster, cheaper and less wasteful
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Strange vibrations
Far from increasing chemical reactivity, vibrating chemical bonds can in some cases prevent a reaction, Taiwanese researchers discover
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Sound waves speed up sexual assault testing
New analytical process uses acoustics to speed up separation of male and female DNA in forensic samples
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Nanoparticles show 'inverse photoconductance'
The first materials to become less conductive when exposed to light have been created by researchers
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Exxon and Venter to create fuel of the future
US oil giant ExxonMobil is investing millions in developing biofuels from photosynthetic algae
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Multicomponent reactions step up a gear
Chemists have combined three different multicomponent reactions in a single step to form nine new bonds
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Synthetic peptide 'cures' obesity
'Two-in-one' peptide hormone mimic causes dramatic weight loss in obese mice
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Getting a look at water wires
Indian researchers put single file water molecules under the microscope
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Branded drugs' competition-free days numbered
EU and US authorities look to clamp down on pharma's deals to delay generic drugs
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Wider menu for methane-eating microbes
Marine microbes that oxidise methane for energy may use a wider variety of oxidants than previously thought
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Detailed crystal structure raises antibiotic hopes
High resolution snapshots reveal how bacteria become resistant to quinolone antibiotics
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DNA gets nanotubes sorted out
Short DNA strings separate carbon nanotubes according to their structure
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Chemical weapons cleanup
Researchers have used a hydrogen peroxide-based microemulsion system to safely decontaminate chemical warfare agents
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New solution for dye wastewater pollution
Novel recyclable metal oxide filter removes harmful dyes from wastewater
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BASF to cut up to 3700 more jobs
German chemicals giant reveals plans to cut jobs and plants following its acquisition of Ciba
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Sulfate-coated soot boosts global warming
Sulfate and nitrate particles could enhance global warming when combined with soot particles in the atmosphere
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Novel chemical approach to graphene
New reduction strategy based on NMR data yields purer graphene from graphite oxide
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Virtual conference quandary for researchers
Concern that recording and live streaming of conference presentations could jeopardise later journal publications
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Catalysing the fuels of the future
Virent's biopetroleum catalysis system wins US green chemistry award