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Scientists Develop "Super" Soybean More Appealing to Consumers
This research is the first in a series of studies to improve the taste of soybeans. Next, the team will examine improving the taste in products such as tofu, soy milk and soy protein.
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Wild Chimps Likely Ingest the Equivalent of Several Alcoholic Drinks Per Day
A survey of the alcohol content of fruits eaten regularly by African chimps shows that their diet could deliver 14 grams of ethanol daily. Given their body size, that's nearly two cocktails' worth.
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The Expanding Role of Mass Spectrometry at the Cutting Edge of Research
This article explores how mass spectrometry is advancing research across biomedicine, environmental science and beyond by enabling precise molecular analysis.
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From Packaging to Plate: Tracing the Path of PFAS Contamination in Our Food Supply
Explore how PFAS enter our food, the health risks and new EU laws pushing for safer food through rigorous testing and regulation. We also discuss important considerations and potential contamination sources in PFAS analysis protocols.
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How AI Is Transforming Analytical Science Workflows
To explore AI's growing impact, Technology Networks asked experts at the 2025 ASMS conference a single question: How can AI support analytical science workflows, both today and in the years ahead?
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Female Body Odor During Ovulation Alters Male Behavior
A University of Tokyo study found that body odor compounds elevated during ovulation can subtly influence men. When added to armpit samples, the scents made men perceive faces as more attractive and reduced stress biomarkers.
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Tracking and Tackling Environmental Pollutants
This article explores how scientists are advancing tools to detect and mitigate pollutants like PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals, while pushing for integrated global action to protect water ecosystems and public health.
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Portable Mass Spectrometer Can Sniff Out Fentanyl in Seconds
A portable device for atmospheric flow tube-mass spectrometry (AFT-MS) could speed up drug screening at border control.
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Parkinson’s May Be Detected up to Seven Years Earlier With Simple Skin Swab
Researchers at the University of Manchester found that volatile compounds in skin sebum may reveal Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms begin. Using skin swabs and chemical analysis, they identified potential early biomarkers.
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Purification Technologies Advancing Downstream Processing of Biopharmaceuticals
Explore cutting-edge technologies and workflows advancing downstream processing in biopharma, driving purification efficiency and innovation in new therapies.
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