Graphene coating renders copper corrosion free
A thin coating that is not visible to the human eye could make copper nearly 100 Continue reading “Graphene coating renders copper corrosion free” » More...
New Chemistry Technique Reproduces Nature’s Elusive Complexity
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have shown how to synthesize in the laboratory an important set of natural Continue reading “New Chemistry Technique Reproduces Nature’s Elusive Complexity” More...
Venom from snakes could save lives too
Snake venom could become the source of life-saving drugs for cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure Continue reading “Venom from snakes could save lives too” » More...
Ultrasound helps drugs get under your skin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers have found a way of harnessing ultrasound waves for non-invasive drug delivery Continue reading “Ultrasound helps drugs get under your skin” » More...
Cholesterol inhibitors block lymphatic vessel growth
One of the world’s top selling drugs potentially also acts against the growth of new lymphatic vessels, with potential implications for Continue reading “Cholesterol inhibitors block lymphatic vessel growth” More...
BPA substitute in cash register receipts poses health risk
People are being exposed to higher levels of the substitute for BPA in cash register thermal paper receipts and many of the other products that engendered concerns about the health effects of bisphenol A Continue More...
New Zealand scientists try to solve mystery of disappearing penguins
New Zealand scientists are preparing a study to solve one of nature”s great mysteries, the disappearance of a rapidly dwindling breed of penguin every winter Continue reading “New Zealand scientists More...
Soon, computers to predict negative side effects of drugs
A new set of computer models has been able to successfully predict negative side effects in hundreds of current drugs, based on the similarity between their chemical structures and those molecules known to cause More...
Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires
Partnerships between tire companies and biotechnology firms have led to the development world’s first ‘green’ tires made from sugar Continue reading “Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires” More...
New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified
Scientists have found a possible new therapeutic target against atherosclerosis resulting from a diet high in fat and cholesterol Continue reading “New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified” More...
