Researchers are exploring the remarkable potential of fungal biopolymers, such as chitin, to produce composites and nanomaterials for use in coatings, membranes, packaging and paper. First isolated...
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Forensic laboratories could benefit from a simple, robust new analytical method for the routine screening of hair samples for the presence of illicit...
A graphene-based electrochemical sensor device could offer a fast, cheap and accurate new way to detect contaminants in chamomile tea – helping to...
A new study demonstrates the value of using metabolomics and flavoromics for optimising ‘Nam Dok Mai’ mango winemaking processes to improve its...
A new study suggests that the glycation of milk proteins in powdered infant formulas makes them harder to digest, emphasising the importance of mild...
A new study identifies worrying levels of cadmium in the brown meat of edible crabs, indicating a need for better regulatory measures to protect human...
Researchers develop a simple new test that can determine if a person has used a THC–containing product by analysing the sweat content of their...
Due to environmental pollution, rice produced in many regions of the world can contain high levels of lead – posing a serious risk to human health. A...
Delivering treatments directly to the moist tissues that line many parts of our bodies is notoriously difficult. Can genetically-engineered spider...