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Features
Pulling our strings
There is much more to DNA than that elegant double helix. Philip Ball explores the twists and tangles of chromatin
A forgotten triumph
In 1858, a new theory revolutionised organic chemistry, but its originator was brushed aside. Mike Sutton revives the memory of Archibald Scott Couper
Snapshots from the NMR frontier
From structural biology to nanoscale catalysts, Joe McEntee finds that researchers are exploring all sorts of creative variations on the NMR theme
Chemistry's millionaire
Steve Davies has made successful business his hobby. He reveals some of the secrets of entrepreneurial chemistry to Sarah Houlton
Let registration commence
Over the next ten years the European Chemicals Agency will undertake a mammoth task - registering 30,000 chemicals ready for Reach. Brigitte Osterath reports
Opinions
Editorial: Reap what you sow
The biofuel backlash is in full swing
The biofuel backlash
Legitimate concerns about sustainability should not derail the whole biofuel enterprise, argues Jeremy Tomkinson
Column: In the pipeline
Derek Lowe wonders what lessons we can learn from the Vytorin fiasco
Column: The crucible
Philip Ball is feeling chilly
Column: Bench Monkey
Dylan Stiles takes a trip down memory lane
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Overlooked pepper compound spices up red wine
13 May 2008
Peppery flavour compound discovered in Australian Shiraz wines is also a key aroma molecule in peppercorns
'Super-yeast' tackles unnatural proteins
12 May 2008
Genetically engineered yeast cells can efficiently make proteins containing unnatural amino acids
A joint effort
12 May 2008
Easy separation method allows study of arthritis and related diseases
The Commercial Chemist
09 May 2008
Chemistry World gets down to business with our weekly round-up of money and molecules
All-in-one gene detection on a chip
09 May 2008
Miniature one-stop shop prepares, purifies and analyses tiny blood samples in minutes
Blueprint for £1bn UK technology drive unveiled
09 May 2008
Push for low carbon cars and energy saving materials under Technology Strategy Board plans
Instant insight: Cooperating catalysts
09 May 2008
Mark Davis explains why catalysts need to learn to cooperate in order to compete with nature
China to fast track pioneering drugs
08 May 2008
Special registration rules to speed approval and encourage innovation
Low energy light source for on-chip construction
08 May 2008
For the first time, scientists have used ultra violet light emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) to make polymer columns in lab-on-a-chip devices.
3D biological metal detection
08 May 2008
The water flea acts as a testbed for a non-destructive 3D imaging method that pinpoints metals in vivo.
Super-sized molecular sponges boost carbon capture
07 May 2008
Robust zeolite remove carbon dioxide from a mix of gases at room temperature
Knowledge out of chaos
07 May 2008
Scientists have upset gene expression to investigate its randomness.
Catalyst mimics nature's methane oxidation
07 May 2008
Scientists in France have developed the first mild, enzyme-inspired method to convert methane to industrially valuable products
Electrochemistry takes the heat
07 May 2008
UK electrochemists are offering a more accurate technique for measuring the strength of hot sauces using carbon nanotubes
Building peptides from the wrong end
06 May 2008
Solution to synthesis problem nets commercialisation cash
Heaviest element claim criticised
02 May 2008
Sighting of element 122 in piles of thorium is probably suspect, experts say
Synthesis boost for HIV research
02 May 2008
Scarce anti-HIV plant compound made in large quantities from seed oil
Miniature devices make the cut
02 May 2008
Chemically-powered molecular scissors and tweezer-like triangles offer new ways to manipulate structures on the nanoscale
Locking up radiotoxicity
02 May 2008
International scientists are using computer simulations to give insights into the long-term safety of nuclear waste in deep geological repositories
Nanotrees without the seeds
01 May 2008
Intricate nanowire shapes produced without templates or catalysts
Click chemistry illuminates embryo development
01 May 2008
Synthetic sugars shipped into developing zebrafish embryo and 'clicked' with fluorescent dye
Blood substitutes pose worrying risks
01 May 2008
Experts call for caution in clinical trials
Nanoscale memristor is electronics' missing link
30 April 2008
Titanium oxide film ends four-decade quest for basic circuit component
Chemical compass clue to migration mystery
30 April 2008
A chemical reaction sensitive to tiny magnetic field could help to explain how birds navigate the globe
MPs berate UK government and funding agency over research cuts
30 April 2008
Science and Technology Facilities Council is 'poorly managed', says report
