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Biomolecule microsensor
An electrical microsensor capable of detecting and quantifying traces of biological molecules has been developed by scientists in the US.
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27 May 2005: Banning bacteria at the bedside
A bedside cabinet with antimicrobial properties has been designed to help prevent the spread of MRSA in hospitals.
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MRI agent developed for angiogenesis
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent that targets the growth of new blood vessels has been developed by scientists in the Netherlands.
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27 May 2005: Chemists at the South Pole
British chemists are meeting to discuss findings from the longest-running and most detailed yet survey of atmospheric chemistry in Antarctica.
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26 May 2005: Dice ready to roll with £3.4m
Chemistry research has received a significant boost through grants from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) aimed at funding key areas at risk
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26 May 2005: Finnzymes beats innovators to BioFinland prize
Finnish Biotech company Finnzymes won the ?10 000 (£6 740) BioFinland prize at last month's BioFinland 05 congress in Helsinki, Finland
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25 May 2005: Uncorking the wine
A polymer-based product that removes the corked taste from wine goes on sale on 1 June 2005.
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25 May 2005: Therapeutic promise for CML
A drug for patients with Gleevec-resistant chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) has passed Phase I clinical trials and has just entered Phase II.
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24 May 2005: Europe describes future chemists
Ministers in charge of the Bologna Process met in Bergen, Norway to adopt an overarching framework for qualifications in the European Higher Education Area.
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24 May 2005: Chemists celebrate happy accident
Researchers have stumbled across the perfect alkyne catalyst.
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23 May 2005: Strategy group highlights future infrastructure needs
EU scientists have put forward a wish list of 23 large-scale research infrastructures that will could be developed in the seventh framework programme.
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20 May 2005: Tackling West Nile Virus
A cure for West Nile Virus (WNV) has come a step closer with the development of a treatment for the infection in mice and a trial vaccine for humans.
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20 May 2005: Tear proteins altered by eye disease
Proteomics study flags up biomarkers for the chronic eye disease blepharitis
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19 May 2005: European knowledge on the world stage
Management of knowledge in terms of education, research and innovation will be crucial to Europe, according to Janez Potocnik, European commissioner for science and research.
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19 May 2005: Fresh interest in non-graphite nanotubes
New generation nanotubes could lead to nanowires and drug delivery systems
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18 May 2005: Sustainable hydrogen storage
Hydrogen (H2) offers a sustainable energy carrier to replace fossil fuels, but storing the large volumes of H2 needed provides a serious challenge.
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17 May 2005: Developing renewable energy
Mexican experts discuss clean energy with G8 representatives
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17 May 2005: This product may contain nuts
New rapid immunochemical test detects nut allergens fast
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16 May 2005: International chemical identifier goes online
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (Iupac) has released the first version of its long-awaited International Chemical Identifier.