Chromium has no nutritional benefits according to a study of its biological effects by researchers at the University of Alabama, USA

Testing Chromium's Mettle

Nano Virus Detector
Detecting lethal viruses in blood samples at airports and other public places could help halt epidemics

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Killed In Wastewater
High temperatures in anaerobic digestion reduce the load of antibiotic resistance genes

Marking Biomarkers
Activity-based reporter developed that will be useful for monitoring autotaxin (ATX) activity in biological fluids and for inhibitor screening

A Labor of Love
Tiny strands of genetic material known as microRNAs could act together with natural hormones to reduce the risk of premature births

Unexpected Pollutants
Metallic particles present in a firework, which are released in its smoke when it explodes, could pose a health risk, particularly to asthmatics

Joint Bioprocess Engineering: TU Dresden & Bosch
The TU Dresden, Germany, and Bosch extend their cooperation to bioprocess engineering

B. Z. Shakhashiri Voted ACS President
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, voted 2011 ACS President

Pfizer Launches Academic Network
Network with around eight partners from the US, Europe, Asia/Australia focussing on developing biologics-based drugs planned

Angewandte Chemie 47/2010: Radically New
An overview of the current issue of Angewandte Chemie International Edition