
Rebecca Brodie
I completed an undergraduate degree in forensic and analytical chemistry, followed by an Honours degree in archaeological chemistry, both at the Flinders University of South Australia. Once finished, I moved overseas and completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Cambridge, UK, in geochemistry looking at Antarctic ice cores. After some time off to travel, I joined the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2007 and after a number of different positions I am now the deputy editor for JAAS, Metallomics, Food & Function and Toxicology Research. In addition to my role of working with the editorial boards and on journal strategies I enjoy contributing to Chemistry World when I can. Outside of work I enjoy travelling, hiking, netball and the cinema.
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Milk protein could alleviate metallic taste following chemotherapy
Study indicates that a lactoferrin supplement could treat taste and smell irregularities experienced by cancer patients
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Elemental maps of cocoa beans could help cut chocolate contaminants
New imaging technique locates multiple-elements in confectionery feedstock
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New ion trap method sets its sights on Mars
Technique that extends capabilities of existing instruments without physically modifying them could benefit origin-of-life studies on Mars
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Salivary salt modifies cheese’s tang
Researchers chew over link between physiology and flavour
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Quantifying UK carbon reduction potential
Implementing all possible carbon capture and reduction technologies could reduce UK’s carbon footprint by 8–32%
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Carbonate solvent makes for greener leather
Propylene carbonate helps to reduce amount of wastewater generated during leather tanning
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Catching up with legal highs
How do you test for drugs when you don’t know what you’re looking for?
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Seeing glucose through the skin
Technique could one day allow diabetics to manage their condition without drawing blood
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Hair elements distinguish ethnicity and gender
Paint analysis technique adapted to help find criminals
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Geological technique adapted to analyse Aboriginal Australian objects
Cultural heritage questions answered by mining equipment
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Therapeutic screening for Alzheimer’s disease
Sensor can see how drug candidates alter amyloid-β peptide aggregation
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Frank Vanhaecke: Analytical rock star
Frank Vanhaecke tells Rebecca Brodie that when it comes to chemistry he is better at pushing buttons than cooking
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The private lives of plants
New microfluidic assay could aid understanding of plant reproduction
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A fantastic voyage
Joseph Wang talks to Rebecca Brodie about nanoshuttles and the beauty of electrochemical devices
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Measuring indoor air pollution
New zeolite-based passive sampler for monitoring the air we breathe
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DNA, Russian opera and blue suede shoes
Duncan Graham talks to Rebecca Brodie about smart nanoprobes and his appearance on a UK fashion show
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Quicker checks for safer water
Raman test can discriminate between different strains of Escherichia coli and Legionella
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Finding asbestos in soil
A new soil analysis technique could allow the detection of very low levels of asbestos, which could be harmful to health
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Reassessing the health effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident
Scientists in the US believe the health consequences from the Japanese nuclear accident may have been underestimated
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Energy harvesting from your phone display
A display device recycles the light from the screen back into the battery