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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The expanding development of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies requires powerful analytical techniques to elucidate their molecular structures and...
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...
Researchers create a new biodegradable film that has the added potential to prolong shelf-life and reduce the health risks of packaged poultry...
Researchers analyse archived newborn blood spots to look for exposures in the womb that may affect the risk of developing the most common childhood...