Chromatography-mass spectrometry can diagnose many early diseases by checking peptides and proteins detected in urine against a biomarker database.
Fast-track Urine Testing
New Pathway to Cheap Insulin
A new and more efficient method to manufacture insulin has been found by researchers from Helmholtz Centre in Braunschweig, Germany.
Chemical Records
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GDCh Prize Nominations Open
Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.
Securing the Future of Europe's Industry
European commission postpones the decision over the climatic goals
Amperometry Put to Test
Amperometry at carbon fiber electrodes, a method commonly used to detect molecules released by single living cells, may lead to biased results.
Lithium Batteries
Electron holography reveals how lithium ions are distributed during the charge/discharge cycle of a lithium battery.
Biomaterials-Based Organic Electronic Devices
Paper-based circuits demonstrate dramatic improvements in both mechanical flexibility and versatility.
Helium Unraveled
The weakest bound diatomic molecule is He2. All properties of temperature can be modeled if the force between two atoms is known.
Infrared Imaging
Increased signal to noise ratio using InAs quantum dots for photodetection.