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What Is Virtual Screening in Drug Discovery?

Explore the advantages of virtual screening in drug discovery, offering rapid evaluation and cost savings over traditional methods.

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X-Ray Spectroscopy

Explore the world of X-ray spectroscopy, a key tool for unveiling atomic structures and elemental compositions across diverse fields.

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Sequencing for Survival: How Genomics Is Driving Climate Resilience

Genomics drives climate resilience by revealing microbial impacts on Portuguese crops and supporting Amazonian pirarucu conservation. Fast and cost-effective, it enables sustainable agriculture and biodiversity protection amid global change.

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Tracking and Tackling Environmental Pollutants

This article explores how scientists are advancing tools to detect and mitigate pollutants like PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals, while pushing for integrated global action to protect water ecosystems and public health.

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Eco-Friendly UV Chip Keeps Food Fresher for Longer

A compact chip has been developed that emits ultraviolet (UV) light for disinfection. The innovation has been incorporated into various food applications to inactivate microorganisms in food to keep it fresh.

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Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann

How concerned should we be about PFAS in our drinking water? Professor Rainer Lohmann answers this question and more.

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Advances in Nanomaterials for Detecting Disease Biomarkers

By improving sensitivity and boosting signal amplification, nanomaterials are heralding a new era for biomarker detection.

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Transforming the Semiconductor Industry With Advanced Analytics and Sustainability

By leveraging new technologies, such as advanced analytical tools, the semiconductor industry can strengthen its ability to respond to shifting market needs and drive progress as global sales are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.

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Innovations in Food Testing Tech: Ensuring Safety From Chemical and Microbial Contaminants

This article explores the latest advancements in food testing and highlights how they are enabling faster, more reliable testing to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.

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Advances in Volatile Organic Compounds Detection

Discover how scientists measure the air around us to track pollution and diagnose disease, including cancer and diabetes.

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Mass Spectrometry in Space: Insights From a NASA Expert

Explore how mass spectrometry is transforming planetary science – delivering key data from space missions to Titan, Venus and beyond – with expert insights from a NASA expert.

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Could Egg-Derived Xeno-miRs Influence Chemotherapy Response?

Could what's on your plate change your chemo outcome? Dietary microRNAs from food like eggs could affect cancer drug response – here’s what in silico analysis reveals about this promising discovery.

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The Technique That Can Distinguish Up-Market Floral Honey

Is the high-end world of honey rife with fraud? One research team has developed a test to help determine just that.

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