News from across RSC Publishing.
Issue 5
Interview
Interview: Rivalling nature
16 April 2010
Matthew Gaunt talks about creating molecules in the lab with the same ease as in nature and his footballing ambitions
Research Highlights
Artificial muscles push on through
01 April 2010
French scientists have designed a new type of polymer actuator that can push and pull instead of bending
Delivering drugs in gels
22 April 2010
Scientists have designed and tested biocompatible material that forms a gel in vivo and is capable of slowly releasing protein drugs
Dual responsive microgel particles
30 March 2010
Microgel particles that are responsive to both temperature and a magnetic field could lead to improved targeting in drug delivery systems
Theory reveals the secrets of historical paintings
26 April 2010
Scientists in Italy are using theoretical calculations to reveal the history of dyes used in ancient artwork
Carbenium ions revealed
13 April 2010
An important insight into the mechanism of hydrocarbon reactions has been revealed by chemists working in France
Automating cell culture using digital microfluidics
21 April 2010
The first lab-on-a-chip platform for complete mammalian cell culture has been developed by scientists in Canada
Essential Elements
RSC booth success at Spring ACS
01 May 2010
The RSC stand at the Spring ACS held in San Francisco was buzzing with delegates excited by the diverse range of chemistry events, products and fun competitions on offer.
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