Pumping bacterial toxins
In a previous issue, we discussed early work on Escherichia coli as a proof of principle for understanding how bacterial resistance to antibiotics can emerge. Now, Edward Yu’s team at Iowa State...
View ArticleDeceived Wisdom available now
British science writer and owner of the Reactive Reports chemistry site, David Bradley, will publish his first popular science book – Deceived Wisdom – in November with Elliott & Thompson. The book...
View ArticleStrong test for FUR
A new spectroscopic method has been developed for the determination of the drug furosemide used to treat congestive heart failure and other conditions. The drug is alsosed illegally by some athletes as...
View ArticleAntioxidant backlash redux
According to Henry Scowcroft of Cancer Research UK writing in The Guardian: “Large studies have repeatedly shown that, with the possible exception of vitamin D, antioxidant supplements have negligible...
View ArticleLead paint still on sale in Africa
Paint containing dangerous amounts of lead is on sale in Cameroon, a study has found. Moreover, the subsidiaries of large multinational companies were among those found to be selling this paint. via...
View ArticleWhat is ambergris?
Ambergris (ambergrease or grey amber) is a waxy, inflammable solid with a dull grey colour formed as a biliary secretion in the gut of sperm whales. It is thought to act as a protective lubricant so...
View ArticleBetween a rock and a Mars place
Scientists have the strongest evidence yet that granite exists on Mars. The findings suggest a much more geologically complex Mars than previously believed. Large amounts of a mineral found in granite,...
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View ArticleReactive Sabbatical
As you may have noticed, Reactive Reports has been somewhat less active than it was during its golden years, 1999 to 2009. I am still writing lots about chemistry and science in general, but updating...
View ArticleDavid Bradley Sciencebase
You can follow me on Facebook (more than 11,000 likes), Twitter (almost 50,000 followers) and, of course, the recently refurbished Sciencebase site, which encompasses my Songs, Snaps and Science under...
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