News – Page 659
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'Sticky trees' glue molecules to proteins
Researchers have developed a chemical 'glue' that binds molecules to proteins without compromising protein function.
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Marriage of science and innovation
Significant changes to UK government science set-up have been announced, in an attempt to embed science into the Department of Trade and Industry.
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Plasticiser debate continues
European commission conclusions on risks posed by phthalate plasticisers have brought mixed reactions.
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Business roundup: May 2006
Budget brings UK science to the fore Science and technology in the UK was prioritised in the country’s annual budget announcement, which also suggests that the way science is funded though the research assessment exercise (RAE) is about to be scrapped. The chancellor said an extra £1 ...
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DNA sequencing reaches the space age
The smallest ever DNA sequencing device needs just 1 femtomole of DNA.
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Putting some backbone into bacterial killers
Molecules need a bit of backbone in order to punch through bacterial membranes, say US chemists.
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In the blink of an eye
There is much more to tears than salty water, report UK chemists. The liquid film that moistens our eyes has a coating similar to a cell membrane.
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Calcite differences on Mars
Differential thermal analysis of calcite samples is aiding the hunt for life on Mars.
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Europe strives to allay GM fears
European plans for 'improving scientific consistency and transparency' on GM crops has prompted a guarded response.
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Viruses display liquid crystal control
Researchers in the US have discovered that viruses can control the orientation of liquid crystals
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Deciphering hydrogen tunnelling in enzymes
UK researchers have thrown important new light on the phenomenon of hydrogen tunnelling in biological catalysts
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Chemists bring alien molecule down to Earth
US and German chemists have recreated an alien molecule in the laboratory
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How many OLEDs does it take to replace a light bulb?
US scientists have combined fluorescence and phosphorescence to create the most efficient white OLED yet
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Nuclear power to save the planet
The UK's chief scientific adviser, David King, has reiterated his support for nuclear power
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Nanotechnology tackles chemotherapy
US researchers have developed nanoparticles that target chemotherapy drugs directly at tumours.
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Brain scans under pressure
A fledgling project involving chemists and neuroscientists aims to uncover how high pressures affect the brain
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Teamwork the overall winner
Matthew Baker, founder of DNA Research Innovations, is winner of the 2006 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year award.
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Detection on the nanoscale
Don't throw away that old ink-jet printer just yet, it might be needed to print the transistors for your flat-screen TV.
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Variable focus at the flick of a switch
Liquid crystal spectacle lenses focus on near or distant objects at the flick of a switch.
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Update: Europe tightens fluorinated gas restrictions
A furious row has stalled plans for further restrictions on use of fluorinated gases in the European Union.