Chemicals
Non-toxic water-repellent breakthrough to replace synthetic chemicals
The unique ‘bulky’ attribute of fluorine can actually be replicated in a different, non-toxic form.
First-of-its-kind study: Forever chemicals linked to poor sleep
Insight into the biology of PFAS’ influence on sleep.
The impact of plastic chemicals on DNA and reproduction
Phthalate impacts egg formation, leading to wrong chromosome numbers in C. elegans.
New study could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals
Finding ways to use trees as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives.
A Promising new weapon against drug-resistant malaria
A new chemical compound called MED6-189 that effectively fights parasites resistant to common malaria drugs.
How low sodium affects brain microglial cells
Chronic hyponatremia is a condition in which blood sodium levels are low, leading to neurological and mental problems.
Billions of combined molecules yield new pharmaceutical substances
Pharmaceutical researchers usually find new active substances by searching through many chemical compounds.
Mosquitoes use body heat to sense humans
A mosquito bite is usually a minor nuisance, it can be serious in many places, Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads diseases like dengue.
Protecting beans from pests
Climate-resilient and nutritious long beans are vulnerable to aphids and nematodes. Scientists from the University of California-Riverside have created four new pest-resistant varieties to...
Eco-friendly method to make better, greener high-value chemicals
A significant breakthrough that could lead to better agricultural chemicals and everyday products.
New method offers promising solution to clean up forever chemicals
It offers a promising solution for treating perfluoroalkyl substances.
Study finds human skin absorbs forever chemicals
Dermal absorption of PFAS using 3D human skin models.
PFAS contamination in teas, processed meats, and packaging
Dietary intake and longitudinal measures of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The unexpected role of dry-cleaning fluid in synthetic chemistry advancements
The path to upcycling perc and thus contribute to a more sustainable society.
Menstrual products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Systematic review on chemicals in menstrual products.
“Forever Chemicals” in Yale study boost cancer cell migration
Research shows that PFOS and PFOA encourage colorectal cancer spheroid movement.
The dangers of mixing heat and haircare products
Siloxane exposure in buildings from hair care products.
Scientists use AI to develop advanced gastric acid treatment
Creating new drugs with deep learning and gastric proton pump structures.
Chemicals in plastics: A risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
NIEHS grant fuels research into chemical exposure's role in atherosclerosis development.
Chemical imaging technology reveals hidden details in Egyptian paintings
On-site analysis of paint layering identifies history of alterations in ancient paintings.
Domestic cats’ noses function similarly to parallel coiled gas chromatographs
Parallels between cat noses and gas chromatography provide new insights into mammalian evolution.
Concerns raised over the impact of chemicals on marine life
Researchers warn of deleterious chemicals in harbors.
Synergistic Iron Carbide Catalysts Enable Direct Syngas-to-Higher Alcohol Conversion
Synergistic Ca-Fe catalyst exhibited high alcohol selectivity and space-time yield.
How to pull carbon dioxide out of seawater
A new method for removing greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient.
Smartphone-based portable device diagnoses plant diseases in the field
Every plant releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as they 'breathe' through the pores in their leaves. But when a plant is diseased, the type...
Database of everyday chemicals harmful to human health
In our daily lives, we get exposed to dozens of chemicals either through products we use or consume as well as through exposure to...
Rinsing heavy metals from contaminated soils using chemical process
Soil contamination by heavy metals is one of the major environmental problems. These poisonous heavy metals like lead and cadmium are released from mines...
Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items
Dangerous chemicals, for example, bromine, antimony, and lead, are finding their way into food-contact items and other daily items. This happens due to manufacturers...