Diet plan
Cutting out certain sugars found in onions and apples been heralded as a potential for IBS, indigestion and even chronic fatigue syndrome. But does it work? Jasmin Fox-Skelly reports
Dawn of chemistry
Astrochemists are starting to close in on the secrets of the birth of the universe by detecting and studying some of the first molecules ever, Michael Gross reports
The banana skin that is Brexit
Brexit has been one of the most changeable and divisive of political issues in recent decades. Throughout the UK, and indeed the EU, you could almost hear the collective sigh as yet another Brexit deadline passed. Businesses are still trying to prepare for the future without knowing how exactly to proceed. This is affecting the science and chemical sectors in ways you might expect, and also some you might not.
AMR role for pharmacists
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategies form a vital filtration system for our healthcare system. Pharmacists play a key role in promoting AMS to ensure the treatment of infection is sustainable.
A clean, green environment
The annual US Green Chemistry Challenge awards recognise green chemistry technologies that solve environmental challenges while also offering economic benefits and new business opportunities. The awards are managed by the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Institute, but headline sponsor the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was not involved in the awards in 2018 because of funding issues. It is back in support in 2019. There are four winners this year: three awards have been made to companies, and the fourth to a university-led partnership.
Drones deliver on-demand medicines
Ghana has become the latest country in Africa after Rwanda to deploy new technology in delivery of medicine, blood and vaccines to patients across the country by using unmanned aircraft systems or drones. The ‘Fly to Save a Life’ project has provided a lifeline to nearly 12m people in remote districts of the country who rely on 2000 health facilities for healthcare services and access to medicines, blood and vaccines.
HPV vaccination progress
Zimbabwe has stepped up its vaccination campaign for human papilloma virus (HPV), targeting girls aged 10-15. The Ministries of Education and Health both stated an ambition to immunise at least a million girls by the first half of 2019.
Biomedical
N- vs C- Capping Of Helices Constraining short peptides into helical conformations has become increasingly popular.