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The new world of cosmetovigilance
Authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have taken steps to identify health risks from chemicals in cosmetics
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New natural painkiller discovered
A short peptide isolated from human saliva has potentially powerful painkilling properties
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Healing threads spun from living cells
Biological threads made from polymers containing living cells could make wound-repairing scaffolds
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Feeling ill? Just breathe here
New mass spectrometry method could diagnose patient's health from breath
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Molecular signals of schizophrenia identified
Chemical indicators of psychosis found in cerebrospinal fluid
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Industrial chemicals accused of causing 'silent pandemic'
But neurotoxicology fears may be alarmist, say scientists
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Antimatter cancer treatment
First measurements of the biological effects of antiproton radiation.
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Crack-down on bogus bonfires
UK Environment Agency patrols out in force to stop pollution caused by the illegal burning of waste under the guise of Guy Fawkes
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Alzheimer's century
Researchers worldwide are commemorating the centenary of Alois Alzheimer's first description of the dementia named after him
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Beta blockers as cancer therapy
Tumour growth fuelled by stress hormones could be fought with beta blockers.
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Economist's review marks turning point
Scientists have welcomed an economist's review into the costs of climate change.
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Obituary: Charles Rees, CBE, FRS (1927-2006)
The death of Charles Rees on 21 September has taken from our midst a chemist of exceptional talent, and a wonderful human being
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Separate l'huitre from the chaff
A recent ban on French oysters has highlighted a controversy about how food should be tested for marine biotoxins
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DNAboost warms up cold cases
Scientists at Britain's Forensic Science Service (FSS) have developed computer software they say could radically improve the success of crime-scene DNA profiling
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Methamphetamine crooks down on the farm
Iowa researchers have discovered a way to curb illegal methamphetamine production across agricultural states in the US
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Controversy continues as Reach nears completion
Deadlines looming for final agreement on the planned European Union system of registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (Reach)