Analysis: Life sciences winners and losers in the global economy
SCI’s economist Rena Halpenny looks at the international race for life sciences companies – and which countries are winning.
Inulin may help clear fructose
Eating dietary fibre might reverse fatty liver disease caused by consuming too much fructose. This hope comes from a study that fed rodents inulin – a fructose polymer – and altered their gut microbiome in a way that allowed them to break down more fructose in their gut.
Study looks at role of genetics role in chronic fatigue syndrome
A new large-scale study has found that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is partly caused by genes related to both the immune and nervous systems. The findings should advance understanding of the illness as well as help future development of diagnostic tools.
Preserving fresh-cut fruit quality with melatonin
Demand for healthy, convenient and ready-to-eat foods has led to an increase in the popularity of fresh-cut fruits. However, damage during processing can lead to browning, loss of flavours, softening and a reduced shelf life. That means there is a need for new techniques that can control browning and enhance the nutritional quality of these products.
Applied chemistry highlights: Programmable mechanics, greener cooler chemistry and more
Nigel P. Freestone from the University of Northampton summarises some of his selected research papers from recent journal issues for Issue 10 of C&I magazine.
Business digest
The latest business digest for C&I Issue 10 2025 with all the latest mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry.
Leader: Chemistry’s most important ingredient
It’s often hard for people early in any career to feel like they are having much influence, or to understand how their small addition to a project or process will contribute to a larger business impact. But in chemistry that may be about to change.