Science plays a critical role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, from developing new medicines to addressing climate change. However, the laboratories that drive scientific...
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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...
Researchers demonstrate the potential advantages of using 3D UV inkjet printing to create tablet forms of a poorly soluble drug. The low solubility of...
Surveys of tiny pieces of fragmented plastic – microplastics – have so far largely focussed on marine environments. A new study investigates their...