All Life articles – Page 76
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Research
Roadkill: new molecules at the side of the road
Wild animals run down on the roads can open surprising doors for opportunistic biochemists
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Business
DuPont found liable in third bellwether cancer case
US court orders firm to pay $2m in damages to man whose disease has been linked to contaminated water supply
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Feature
New opioid drugs
Creating powerful new painkillers is a constant battle against side-effects – particularly addictions. James Mitchell Crow reports
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News
Explainer: The chemistry of farts
We usually see flatulence as funny or embarrassing – but its chemistry is intimately entwined with our health
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Research
Riddle of life’s origin may be answered by dividing protocells
Model suggests simple chemical systems could grow and reproduce and could have got life off to a flying start
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Opinion
Why science says you should brine your Christmas turkey
Unlock the flavour hidden in your roast with this delicious recipe
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Opinion
Should we allow 'genetic vaccination' with Crispr?
Gene editing could wipe out diseases such as AIDS – but the risks can’t be ignored
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Research
Biocompatible hydrogel focuses on lenses
A bioinspired smart material that swells and contracts could be used to make optical lenses
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Feature
Intracellular delivery
Drugs that can enter cells and take useful payloads with them are maturing, finds Andy Extance
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Research
Traffic light label indicates food freshness
Ammonia gas diffusion basis for inexpensive colour-changing food freshness label
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Review
Ingredient: unveiling the essential elements of food
Laura Fisher peels back the layers of Ali Bouzari’s new book
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News
Big budget boost for US medical research
Cancer, precision medicine and health research receive funding boost in bill derided by some as a giveaway for pharma
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Research
Chemoluminescent nanoparticles detect multiple deadly viruses in one go
A detection system can test for multiple viruses in one sample
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Opinion
How chefs scale up dishes without sacrificing taste
Tips to make a pavlova that can feed 600 guests this Christmas