A new study suggests that following a vegan or vegetarian diet may influence the selenium levels in breast milk – but not in the way that might be predicted. While plant-based diets continue to grow...
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New synthetic cannabinoid discovered in ‘e-liquids’ for electronic cigarettes The increasing popularity of e-liquids laced with synthetic cannabinoids...
Monitoring harmful exposure The use of so-called ‘alternative plasticisers’ has increased over recent years due to safety concerns over conventional...
In this blog we show that TOC of highly purified water (such as ultra-pure), can be determined by internal purification-process monitoring, to ensure...
Improving the quality and safety of Chinese medicinal herbs Researchers have developed a simple, rapid and useful new technique for characterising the...
Wastewater-based Tracing of Doping Use The prevalence of doping in sport and in the community at large continues to be a concern in many societies...
Could drug-loaded implants be an effective treatment for mesothelioma? Drug-loaded implants could provide an attractive new way to target chemotherapy...
Drinking coffee is linked with a range of health benefits – but processing methods may impact on its bioactive compound profile and antioxidant...
Scientists are busy exploring the role of a multitude of different foods, including fruit and herb seeds and their components, to identify their...