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Are Microplastics Increasing the Need for Assisted Reproduction?

This article explores the ability of chemicals used in plastic production to disrupt the normal function of hormones, namely in reproduction.
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Detecting Air Pollutants To Combat Climate Change

Researchers have developed a SERS chip that rapidly and accurately detects sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, gases emitted by vehicles and industries that contribute to acid rain and have also been linked to respiratory problems.
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Developing the Next Generation of Inhalers

Pressurized metered dose inhalers are the dominant form of treatment for millions of asthma sufferers. But, with the need to phase out high global warming potential propellants that are currently integral to device function, what does the future look like for pMDI use?
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To Keep Pace With Emerging PFAS Regulations, Labs Must Modernize Their Analytical Science

New safety standards for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are changing the way we must test products and materials for quality and compliance.
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Microplastics: The Snowflakes of the Plastic World

Science writer Kerry Taylor-Smith takes a deep dive into the persistent problem of microplastics.
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Precision Breeding Act: How New Legislation and Genomic Technology Will Sustainably Feed Our World

In this opinion piece, Neil Ward discusses how the passing of the Genetic Technology "Precision Breeding" Bill could support global efforts to increase food production sustainably.
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Multidimensional Mass Spectrometry and Machine Learning: A Recipe for Richer Metabolomics

A new metabolomics workflow has been developed that combines state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, which generates information-rich data, with a novel machine learning-based algorithm tailored to process it.
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Inside the Evolving Landscape of PFAS Regulation

In this article, we take a look at the risks that PFAS pose and how national governments and international institutions are introducing regulatory policies and guidelines aimed at stemming the tide of PFAS production and protecting the public from exposure.
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Improving Image Integrity in Scientific Papers

This article sheds light on the issue of image integrity in academic publishing and gives advice on how to reduce the risk.
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The Impact of UK Collaboration in Life Sciences

In this opinion piece, Jan Wauters discusses why collaboration in science is so important and what the Windsor Framework could mean for research in Europe.
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