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Scientists have isolated and sequenced more than a century-old RNA from an extinct Tasmanian tiger specimen that had been preserved in a museum.

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant Microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, food scientists have found.

New research has characterized how a dissolved polymer chain responds to suddenly accelerating solvent flow, solving a long-standing polymer chemistry puzzle.

Spice, the synthetic cannabinoid, can be fatal and often causes severe side effects. Researchers have now developed a device that lights up in the presence of illegal drugs and is expected to be cleared for rollout across the UK over the next few months.

Scientists have discovered a new intestinal microbe that feeds exclusively on taurine and produces the foul-smelling gas hydrogen sulfide, providing another building block in understanding microbial processes that have fascinating effects on health.

A team of scientists, led by researchers at UCL, has developed new methods to predict outcomes for pregnancies where there are issues with poor growth of the baby inside the womb.

Researchers have developed a catalyst for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formate, an important chemical widely used in the leather, textile and mining industries.

A new study has shown how sea ice algae adjust to the unusual seasonal rhythms of the Antarctic that cause changes to water salinity and temperature.

A first-of-its-kind study has explored consciousness and brain activity in patients during cardiopulmonary resuscitation after a cardiac arrest.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are believed to be responsible for chemical processes that lead to soot and carbonaceous nanoparticles. New research probes how they form in extreme environments.