All Life articles – Page 115
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FeatureThe science of skincare
Skin care is a huge global industry, but how many of the claims made in the adverts are really true? Laura Howes investigates
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FeatureA sensitive subject
Some of the chemicals in everyday use cause people to suffer allergic reactions. Emma Davies scratches the surface of their mechanisms
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NewsReview of GM cancer scare paper
Preliminary results will be reported next week after review of the controversial paper
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NewsEU tightens drug rules in wake of Mediator scandal
Withdrawal of a drug in one EU member state will trigger an alert throughout the rest
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OpinionThe art of translation
The world of odour and scent presents a unique communication challenge, says Will Andrews
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NewsArgentinean battle over agrichemical use
Prosecutions for spraying near to residential areas sets stage for fight over pesticides
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NewsUK university lab shut after student poisoning
Police and safety body investigate as University of Southampton PhD student exposed to thallium and arsenic falls ill
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OpinionChemical biology comes of age
Changing attitudes and increased support mean chemical biology research has a bright future, says Andy Merritt
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NewsChinese drug makers accused of using ‘gutter oil’
Oil reclaimed from drains may have been used to make an antibiotic intermediate
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FeatureFood with a function
Compounds normally thought of as medicines are being added to food. Elinor Hughes looks at the scientific and regulatory challenges facing these nutraceuticals.
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FeatureThe latent threat of tuberculosis
Although TB was close to being eradicated in the developed world, it is a major problem in developing countries. With drug-resistant strains on the increase, Clare Sansom outlines the latest in the fight against this killer disease
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FeatureSequencing in the fast lane
Advances in DNA sequencing technology are changing the way scientists look at genomes. Phillip Broadwith gets up to speed with the latest developments
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NewsUS bans BPA in baby bottles
Food and drug agency’s new prohibition on bisphenol A in baby bottles and sippy cups is being labelled by some as too little to late
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FeatureDrawing on drugs to kick the habit
While pharma companies stand accused of giving up on drugs to help people stop smoking, tobacco firms are looking at controversial nicotine replacement products. Anthony King surveys an area that is problematic on all sides.
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OpinionSilicone safety: the status quo
Public alarm over the use of silicone is unwarranted, says Alan Lansdown