Silver Nanoparticles are Particles of Silver Between 1 nm and 100 nm in Diameter. Due to the Large Ratio of Surface-to-Bulk Silver Atoms, They May Also Contain a Large Percentage of Silver Oxide....
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A new study investigates a fast, simple and cost-effective new platform for evaluating the impact of adding growth factors to formulations intended for innovative 3D-printed wound healing materials....
How can you be sure that a tablet or pill contains what it says on the packaging? A new study suggests that DNA tagging may help to guarantee the quality of our medicines. Counterfeit drugs are...
An improved extraction method may help unlock phenolic compounds from waste fruit residues, opening new opportunities to explore their potential health benefits Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is...
An Early Diagnosis can Improve the Chance of Survival for a Child with Neuroblastoma A new study validates a more simple and rapid liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)...
New synthetic cannabinoid discovered in ‘e-liquids’ for electronic cigarettes The increasing popularity of e-liquids laced with synthetic cannabinoids – or ‘legal highs’ – pose several challenges for...
Monitoring harmful exposure The use of so-called ‘alternative plasticisers’ has increased over recent years due to safety concerns over conventional substances. But new methods are needed to measure...
Improving the quality and safety of Chinese medicinal herbs Researchers have developed a simple, rapid and useful new technique for characterising the active ingredients and toxins in Chinese...
Drinking coffee is linked with a range of health benefits – but processing methods may impact on its bioactive compound profile and antioxidant activity. A new study explores the effects of steam...