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Brain protein central to both Parkinson's, drug addiction identified
Scientists have identified a protein that appears not only to be central to the process that causes Parkinson's disease but could also play a role in muting the high from methamphetamine and other addictive drugs. view more (2009-05-05)
Shedding light on cancer cells
Scientists label cells with coloured or glowing chemicals to observe how basic cellular activities differ between healthy and cancerous cells. Existing techniques for labelling cells are either too slow or too toxic to perform on live cells. view more (2009-09-25)
Cybersense Biosystems raises £225,000 for technology to beat contamination
THE OXFORDSHIRE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NETWORK A company that is adapting the latest bioluminescent biosensor technology for industrial applications has raised over £225,000 from one of Europe's leading technology business angel networks. The funding will enable Cybersense Biosystems Ltd, based at Oxford's Institute of Ecology and Hydrology,... view more... (2003-02-24)
Iowa State scientists demonstrate first use of nanotechnology to enter plant cells
A team of Iowa State University plant scientists and materials chemists have successfully used nanotechnology to penetrate plant cell walls and simultaneously deliver a gene and a chemical that triggers its expression with controlled precision. view more (2007-05-17)
A cheaper and more environmentally friendly process for dyeing fabric
Fabric has been dyed by the same wasteful method for over 100 years. This involves chemical agents being added to a dye bath and thrown away afterwards. A new process developed by EUREKA project E! 2625 EUROENVIRON ECDVAT (ElectroChemical Dyeing with Vat dyes) replaces environmentally damaging chemical reducing agents with electrons. According to... view more... (2003-09-16)
HIV research project scoops innovation prize
Research that could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of HIV has scooped a University of Manchester scientist a prestigious industry award. view more (2004-11-23)
Nonvenomous Asian snakes 'borrow' defensive poison from toxic toads
Most snakes are born with poisonous bites they use for defense. But what can non-poisonous snakes do to ward off predators? view more (2007-01-31)
Detecting poisons in nectar is an odour-ous task for honeybees
Though many spring flowers have bright advertisements offering sweet rewards to honeybees, some common flowers have not-so-sweet or even toxic nectars. view more (2007-04-02)
New moth variety disarms plants guarded by selenium
In new work, researchers report that the ability of plants to defend themselves by accumulating high levels of a toxic element can be overcome by some insects, and that such adaptation potentially echoes in the food web as other predators and parasites may in turn evolve to deal with high levels of the toxic element. view more (2006-11-21)
DDT In Mothers' Blood Predicts Delays In Daughters' Pregnancies (p 2205)
A research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET reports on the effect of the pesticide DDT and its by-product, DDE, on female reproductive capability. DDT was banned from use in the USA three decades ago after its toxic effects on environment, animal and human health (via the food chain) were identified. DDT is still used in some... view more... (2003-06-25)
Fetal study highlights impact of stress on male fertility
Exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life, a study suggests. view more (2009-10-22)
'Hot spot' for toxic harmful algal blooms discovered off Washington coast
A part of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates Washington state from Canada's British Columbia, is a potential "hot spot" for toxic harmful algal blooms affecting the Washington and British Columbia coasts. view more (2009-02-02)
Grape seed extract halts cell cycle, checking growth of colorectal tumors in mice
Chemicals found in grape seeds significantly inhibited growth of colorectal tumors in both cell cultures and in mice, according to researchers who have already demonstrated the extract's anti-cancer effects in other tumor types. view more (2006-10-18)
U of M researchers find new, more effective treatment for toxic shock syndrome
Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new therapeutic that neutralizes Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) more effectively than other treatments. view more (2007-05-22)
Novel bacterial strains clear algal toxins from drinking water
Novel bacterial strains capable of neutralizing toxins produced by blue-green algae have been identified by researchers at Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen. view more (2009-09-08)
Contaminants linked to sturgeon decline in Columbia river
White sturgeon populations in the Columbia River may be declining due to the presence of elevated amounts of foreign chemicals including DDT and polychlorinated biphenyls in their bodies. view more (2006-04-07)
Researchers discover scent of skin cancer
According to new research from the Monell Center, odors from skin can be used to identify basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. The findings, presented at the 236th meeting of the American Chemical Society, may open doors to development of new methods to detect basal cell carcinoma and other forms of skin cancer. view more (2008-08-21)
'Reverse' tanning process could revolutionize leather industry
'Reverse' leather tanning, which essentially works backward from the point where conventional tanning ends, saves time, money and energy while drastically slashing water use and pollution, say researchers at the Central Leather Research Institute in Adyar, India. view more (2006-01-23)
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BESTOWED - Pharmaceutical leader applauded for dedicated service to international Society
16 May 2003, London, UK: Dr Barry Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Curidium Ltd, will be awarded with the prestigious Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Distinguished Service Award today at SCI International Headquarters in Belgrave Square, London, UK. The award will be given in recognition of Dr Porter's extensive service to the Society. He has... view more... (2003-05-16)
Farmers Could Be Predisposed To Adverse Health Effects Of Sheep Dip (p 763)
A research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that some farmers may have a genetic predisposition to the adverse health effects associated with exposure to organophosphates present in sheep dip. Exposure to organophosphates has acute effects on health, but evidence of chronic effects is unclear. An enzyme found in blood... view more... (2002-02-28)
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