Sticky Problem Solved

Sticky Problem Solved

Polyethylene glycol and a polycarbonate of dihydroxyacetone, commonly used in sunless tanning creams, could find use in sealing surgical wounds.

Going Quantum Dotty!

Going Quantum Dotty!

A bioanalytical enzymatic system producing fluorescent nanoparticles employs additional sensitive techniques.

Bettering Photosynthesis

Bettering Photosynthesis

Carbon neutral microbial electrosynthesis converts sunlight into biofuel energy more efficiently than photosynthesis.

Fast-track Urine Testing

Fast-track Urine Testing

Chromatography-mass spectrometry can diagnose many early diseases by checking peptides and proteins detected in urine against a biomarker database.

New Pathway to Cheap Insulin

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

Chemical Records

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GDCh Prize Nominations Open

GDCh Prize Nominations Open

Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.