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Chemistry World September 2010 |
Repulsive chemistry Simon Hadlington discovers why some people get bitten by more insects than others, and how new chemical deterrents are helping fight them off |
Chemistry World October 26, 2006 Bea Perks |
Honeybee Genome Unveiled The humble honeybee is giving up its genetic secrets, now that scientists have unveiled the insect's entire genome sequence. Chemists have a lot to learn from the honeybee genome. |
Chemistry World June 1, 2011 Sarah Houlton |
Fooling mosquito CO2 sensors to tackle malaria Research by scientists at the University of California Riverside, US, could pave the way for novel insect repellents to tackle the spread of deadly tropical diseases. |
Chemistry World March 17, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
Electronic 'nose' could shed light on sense of smell Korean researchers have combined human smell receptors with nanotechnology to create a new kind of 'bio-electronic nose' |
Chemistry World March 21, 2012 Elinor Richards |
Sensor that smells like a dog Scientists in Korea have developed a biosensor for assessing food quality that mimics the way receptors in a canine nose respond to smells. |
Chemistry World August 24, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
'Chemical nose' sensor sniffs blood protein profile US scientists have developed a sensor system for profiling the protein content of human blood serum without needing individual receptors for each separate protein. |
Industrial Physicist Edward J. Staples |
Technology Safeguarding ports with a new chemical-profiling system that samples the vapours inside cargo containers. |
Chemistry World August 2009 Philip Ball |
Column: The crucible Zinc nanoparticles appear to have the ability to make odorants smell stronger and could a give a valuable insight into how olfaction works |
Bio-IT World September 11, 2003 Mark D. Uehling |
Fishing Chips The next generation of protein microarrays from the likes of Protometrix and Molecular Staging may threaten the early leads of Biacore and Ciphergen -- and work so well that drug companies won't want them. |
Chemistry World June 4, 2014 Simon Hadlington |
Spider venom pesticide 'harmless to bees' A pesticide based on the venom of a spider, which is toxic to nuisance insects such as aphids and caterpillars, appears to be harmless to honeybees. |
Chemistry World February 20, 2011 Jon Cartwright |
Insect antennae inspire responsive nanopores Researchers in the US have created nanopores that can capture, concentrate and shift molecules in predictable ways. |
Chemistry World January 28, 2013 Philip Ball |
Controversial theory of smell given a boost Humans can smell the difference between ordinary and deuterated organic odorant molecules, according to a new study. Provided that a sufficient number of hydrogen atoms in the molecules are replaced by deuterium, their differing smells are relatively easily detected by most people. |
HHMI Bulletin May 2011 R. John Davenport |
Wired for Smell Circuits of excitation and inhibition help the brain interpret odors. |
Chemistry World July 29, 2013 |
The ABC of GCs How do you decide what gas chromatograph is right for your lab? Elisabeth Jeffries looks at what's on the market |
National Gardening Amy Bartlett Wright |
The Other Pollinators Many fascinating creatures do the essential work of transporting pollen. |
Chemistry World June 2008 Sarah Houlton |
Breaking the rules The author finds out about some chemical tricks that can give a new drug the best possible odds of success |
Bio-IT World February 10, 2003 Malorye Branca |
Conquering Infinity with Chemical Genetics Harvard superchemist Stuart Schreiber defines the convergence of chemistry and biology. Now the field of chemical genetics is heading toward the clinic. |
Chemistry World June 28, 2006 Katharine Sanderson |
Insecticide Acts on Insect Muscles Researchers at DuPont have discovered a range of potent insecticides: the anthranilamides. These nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds are selective targets of the ryanodine receptor in insects. Ryanodine receptors are calcium ion channels used in muscle function. |
Chemistry World July 8, 2008 Hayley Birch |
Yellow Fever Mosquito Takes Chemical Cues From Bacteria Bacterial chemicals that encourage female mosquitoes to lay eggs could help to stem the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and yellow fever, according to US scientists. |
Chemistry World February 2009 Philip Ball |
Column: The crucible The flowery language of fragrance chemistry doesn't distract the author from the sharp scent of olfactory understanding |
Prepared Foods September 2007 Amy Schauwecker |
Maximum Flavor Systems Excerpts from a recently published book on flavorings provide insights into the impact of hydrocolloids, protein and fat on aroma and flavor release. |
HHMI Bulletin Spring 2013 Nicole Kresge |
Use It or Lose It HHMI investigator Catherine Dulac of Harvard University has uncovered a small molecule that plays a big role in the process of tuning olfactory neurons to the environment. |
Reactive Reports May 2007 David Bradley |
A Scent for Explosives A new type of biosensor based on yeast, jellyfish proteins, and a rat's sense of smell could sniff out explosives, landmines, and agents, such as sarin gas, according to researchers. |
Reactive Reports Issue 41 David Bradley |
Chip Chops Time off Drug Discovery Process A next-generation optical screening platform can screen a vast number of compounds rapidly by passing wave after wave of compounds in solution over the surface of the biochip. |
Chemistry World June 23, 2015 Ida Emilie Steinmark |
Fruity alternative to toxic insecticides A compound found in fruit could be the safe insect repellent of the future, according to a group of scientists from the University of California, Riverside in the US. |
Salon.com December 13, 2000 Christopher Kemp |
The bugs crawl in, the bugs crawl out What kind of man lurks in dark, steamy jungles studying the insects he finds on corpses? It's all in a night's work when you're a forensic entomologist. A review of A Fly for the Prosecution: How Insect Evidence Helps Solve Crimes, by M. Lee Goff... |
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2008 Courtney E. Howard |
SAIC to develop sensor based on canine sense of smell for chemical detection The quick and accurate detection and identification of chemicals and chemical combinations, such as explosives and chemical and biological weapons, is critical in military and aerospace environments. |
Chemistry World November 26, 2008 Hayley Birch |
Spy moths controlled by chemicals Insects could one day fly undercover missions for the US military, under the control of chemical-releasing microfluidic implants, US researchers say. |
Chemistry World June 8, 2009 Jon Cartwright |
Green method to kill termites Researchers in the US have come up with a cheap, environmentally friendly way to kill termites and other pests. |
Chemistry World February 11, 2015 Derek Lowe |
The smell of success The sheer variety of smells that we chemists are exposed to is surely one driver of our passion for the subject. |
IEEE Spectrum March 2008 Robert Wood |
Fly, Robot Fly Whether as rescue robot or flying spy, this micro-aerial vehicle could change how we look at the common housefly |
IEEE Spectrum November 2005 Rafal Zbikowski |
Fly like a Fly The common housefly executes exquisitely precise and complex aerobatics with less computational might than an electric toaster. Several groups have succeeded in building electronic sensors that mimic the fly's vision and other flight control apparatus. |
Chemistry World October 2008 Derek Lowe |
Column: In the pipeline The author seeks a cure for 'compound bloat' |
Chemistry World December 2008 |
Column: In the pipeline I've worked on two drug discovery efforts (one right after the other, as fate would have it) whose final compounds differed by essentially one methyl group from the starting points of each project. |
National Gardening Whitney Cranshaw |
Healthy Home Orchards Use basic pest control techniques to harvest a healthy fruit crop. |
Chemistry World September 17, 2013 Laura Howes |
Cork taint shuts down your nose 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole is often the compound held responsible for the musty, unpleasant smell of 'corked' wine. |
Chemistry World November 2009 Derek Lowe |
Column: In the pipeline The author advises opening your mind during the screening cascade taken by potential drug targets, and remaining goal orientated at all times |
Chemistry World July 26, 2012 Derek Lowe |
Screen shots You might not think that the makeup of a compound screening collection could set off many arguments, but there are a few issues there that will do the trick almost every time. |
Chemistry World August 21, 2008 Ananyo Bhattacharya |
Skin cancer's unique smell mapped US researchers mapping the volatile chemicals emitted from skin cancers have found that the levels of just two compounds could differentiate diseased from healthy tissue. |
Chemistry World September 13, 2007 Victoria Gill |
Bees Tell Their Life Story with Perfumes Researchers have now shown how male orchid bees are able to tell their own tale by collecting and storing fragrances. |