All Health articles – Page 5
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NewsSmart bandages you press for antibacterial action
Only releasing antibacterials when needed leave bacteria with no time to adapt
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Magnificent molecules
Gluten
Ida Emilie Steinmark investigates a compound found inside some of our favourite foods, but unable to be enjoyed by everyone
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Feature
Exploring UK fracking emissions concerns
Elinor Hughes drills down into how scientists are checking potential greenhouse gas and radioactive emissions from the hydraulic fracturing of shale
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News
Chlorinated compounds form in tea and coffee
Treated water reacts with organics to form disinfection byproducts
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Understanding DNA repair – 2015 Nobel prize in chemistry
Recipients discovered how cells can patch up damaged DNA
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Soundbite
Nailing salon safety
Nina Notman digs her nails into the unsafe working conditions of the US manicure industry
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Feature
Controlling the quality of herbal medicines
Matthew Almond and Samantha Atkinson discuss how the British Pharmacopoeia aids the quality control of medicines made from herbs
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Other infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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Feature
Good chemistry
There are all sorts of ways chemists can use their skills to aid global development, writes Josh Howgego
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News
Air pollution: a sinister synergy
New insight into the mechanisms by which nitrogen dioxide and ozone damage the human respiratory tract
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Noble treatment for PTSD
Fearful memories found to be less scary in mice after inhaling xenon gas
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Soundbite
Faster, higher, stronger ... fairly
Nina Notman investigates the recent ban on athletes inhaling noble gases
