All articles by Andy Extance – Page 8
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ResearchAtomic Eiffel tower looms over quantum computing landscape
Many-atom arrays may become ideal quantum simulators for chemical systems
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BusinessBusinesses use blockchain to take on trustlessness
Big companies are looking to blockchain technology to track transactions, finds Andy Extance, while upstarts exploit its cryptocurrency origins
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ResearchMOF turns ‘crumple zone’ weakness into strength
Enhanced water stability improves chances of using materials to adsorb toxic contaminants in gas masks
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BusinessVaccine scandal and heart drug recall show China’s pharma struggles
Fifteen arrests amid evidence of bribery related to vaccines, despite new standards and penalties for fraud
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NewsIndian institute investigates nanoscientists for indiscriminate image manipulation
Four new retractions bring the total for Rashmi Madhuri and Prashant Sharma up to 14, with at least another 50 papers potentially affected
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FeatureThe chemistry of synapses
Scientists are decoding the brain’s exquisite molecular machinery – but there is still a long way to go, finds Andy Extance
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NewsNew chemistry enables UK negative carbon dioxide emissions pilot
Carbon capture is back at Drax, thanks to more energy efficient absorption technology
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BusinessUS sanctions threaten Iran–Europe petrochemical ties
Companies review their options after Trump administration’s withdrawal from nuclear deal
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ResearchBrain chemistry hints at how obesity impairs antidepressants
Histamine released in response to obesity or bacterial toxins prevents benefits from SSRIs – and that drugs that target these inflammatory signals may restore them
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Research‘Cyborg ribosome’ reads polystyrene message to create catalyst
A simplified artificial molecular machine with a useful catalyst product hints at the potential of synthetic systems
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BusinessNovartis’ $8.7bn AveXis deal shows gene therapy appeal
Acquisition indicates the value of potentially permanent cures for inherited diseases
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ResearchNew AFM tip reopens hydrogen bond imaging debate
Putting rigid copper oxide on probe prevents artefacts – but what is it actually measuring?
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FeatureStep-by-step synthesis of DNA
Andy Extance discovers how scientists are delivering the extremely accurate DNA chemistry and biochemistry needed to make genes – and even genomes
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ResearchOptogenetic control puts biosynthesis into – and out of – the spotlight
Using light to switch which enzymes brewer’s yeast produces boosts concentrations of biofuel candidate isobutanol fivefold.
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ResearchBeer engineered in pursuit of hoppiness
Crispr-augmented brewer’s yeast produces flavour molecules, enabling hoppy beer without adding extra hops
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NewsBrexit analysis predicts chemical industry contraction
UK government forced to publish briefing that suggests production will fall by up to 16%
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ResearchBoron clusters turn titanium oxide to the dark side
Titanium-tipped ‘hedgehog’ molecules become a robust – and black – high-performance electronic material
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NewsToyota promises cheaper electric car motor magnets within a decade
Careful material engineering enables alloys using more abundant rare earth elements than neodymium
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BusinessBMS stimulates cancer drug hopes with giant collaboration
Immunooncology pioneer will pay up to $3.6bn in hope Nektar drug will help non-responders
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ResearchCarbyne equivalents fire up carbon–carbon bond formation
‘Easy-to-make’ reagent adds a wide variety of functional groups to aromatic rings