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Where does the periodic table of chemical elements end and which processes lead to the existence of heavy elements?

Fermium studied at GSI/FAIR — Researchers investigate nuclear properties of element 100 with laser light

Nanotechnology: flexible biosensors with modular design

Researchers have developed a strategy that enables biosensors to be easily adapted for a wide range of applications.

Markers in iPSC quality control – a new approach to enhance standardization

“Machine learning is an attractive tool to streamline processes”

Detecting evidence of lung cancer in exhaled breath

Sensing technology could provide a breakthrough in non-invasive lung cancer screening

AI-driven mobile robots team up to tackle chemical synthesis

Chemical research in turbo mode

The heaviest element ever chemically studied

Experiments succeed in determining properties of moscovium and nihonium

Optical measurement of forces in plastics

Fascinating "molecular springs": research team develops dyes that quantitatively indicate stresses in plastics

New procedure for better thermoplastics

New insights thanks to nano imaging and spectroscopy at the IRIS beamline of BESSY II

Why liver inflammation can damage the kidneys

New imaging analysis method revolutionizes the diagnosis of head and neck tumors

Surprise at the grain boundary

For the first time, an international research team has been able to observe how solute elements introduce new grain boundary phases using state-of-the-art microscopy and simulation techniques

Towards new reaction pathways

Insights on molecular dynamics in the ultrashort time window following UV excitation

Mainz Biomed and Thermo Fisher Scientific sign collaboration agreement

Development of next-generation colorectal cancer screening product for global markets

Tosoh Bioscience – Separation & Purification Expands European Headquarters in Griesheim, Germany

"This new facility will allow us to better serve our customers and explore new chromatography techniques and applications"

Aignostics secures $34 million Series B to improve precision medicine with AI

Investments will support new product offerings, US expansion, and development of pathology foundation models

Ardena Expands Bioanalytical Services in Europe

Axol Bioscience acquires Phenocell to advance human disease models

Acquisition expands Axol’s iPSC-derived cell models and service offering to include ophthalmology and dermatology

Eurofins agrees to acquire SYNLAB’s clinical diagnostics operations in Spain

Start-up receives funding for animal-free methods for drug testing

Ethically safe, fast, cost-effective and reliable

Bruker Acquires Dynamic Biosensors, a Pioneer of Single-Cell Interaction Cytometry Systems for Drug Discovery

Combining Dynamic Biosensors’ Innovative Technologies with Bruker’s High-Performance SPR Portfolio to Establish a Leading Biosensors Business

analytica expands its international network to the USA

US laboratory market with top growth forecasts

Expanded possibilities for laboratory digitalization and connectivity

labforward merges with LabTwin

€1.3M pre-seed funding for Lucid Genomics

Startup will use funds to fine-tune their AI models for diagnostics and biomarker discovery

Rigaku and Xenocs collaborate to redefine the future of material characterization

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The new findings could contribute towards the development of new medical treatments

Energy drinks - the underestimated danger

Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future

Unique material created to solve a persistent failure problem

New drugs from toxic birds

Investigation of the symbiosis between bacteria and birds leads to the discovery of new natural products with antimicrobial properties

Precise and fast kokumi effect

"Kokumi" is the name given to the spicy, full-bodied taste of mature cheeses. A new method can be used to effectively analyze the relevant peptides.

A “chemical ChatGPT” for new medications

AI learns chemical connections

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Solein® tops the list of NASA’s alternatives for space food systems

Are trees the future for the production of industrial chemicals?

Finding could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals

Possible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered

Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt the gut microbiome

Ferments du Futur: New Innovation Center for Future Foods Opens

Europe's unique partnership accelerates research in healthy and sustainable nutrition

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

Berlin-Based Neurotech Startup Secures Investment for the Development of a Digital Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Activating the Memory System of the Brain with Software to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal

Researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

No significant PFAS emissions from waste incineration

Researchers investigate the effectiveness of combustion processes

The preparation makes the poison

Delicious and plant-based: the new EXTRA plant-based chewing gum

For the launch of the new EXTRA® plant-based chewing gum, Mars Wrigley is working with the environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support their conservation work in the Mexican rainforest.

Cobalt-copper tandem successfully converts carbon dioxide to ethanol

Sustainability in the focus of chemical research

Possible approach for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases discovered

Mintel announces Global Food and Drink Trends for 2025

UK bioplastics breakthrough wins US plastics industry prize

“2024 is our year – we've scaled up three products, secured investor backing, brought new talent onboard and successfully launched our first commercial application"

Extreme rainfall poses health risks

Extremely heavy rainfall significantly increases the risk of death, particularly among individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

1.3 million pizzas with solar power

Gustavo Gusto produces with a PV system from E.ON

The fireproof battery

Salt batteries

Understanding How Mutations Affect Diseases

Novel Framework to Study Polygenic Diseases

Full-bodied cheese flavor–prediction of flavor development soon possible thanks to new method

Hydrogen: Breakthrough in alkaline membrane electrolyzers

Bayer partners with innovative hormone monitoring device start-up

Funding to advance early-stage research efforts

With “electro-agriculture,” plants can produce food in the dark and with 94% less land, bioengineers say