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A novel, modified human butyrylcholinesterase catalytically degrades the nerve agent, sarin ow.ly/x8rV50xKEK3
Characterization of cholinesterases from large animal Species for medical countermeasure development against nerve agents ow.ly/bR6J50xKEvI
The SAB Secretary's office transformed into a museum of #ScienceforDiplomats events, and waiting for it's next occupant.
June 2020 will see the first ever changes to Schedule 1 since entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention! Guidance on Article VI declaration obligations & inspections is now available ow.ly/vAIw50xKGf1
MEMS-enabled trace chemical sensor based on fast GC & Quartz enhanced photoacousic spectoscopy (tested with nerve agent simulants) ow.ly/6fP550xJvHj
Generation of highly efficient equine-derived antibodies for post-exposure ricin intoxication treatment by vaccination with monomerized ricin. From @Toxins_MDPI ow.ly/DAhK50xKFlU
As we celebrate the start of a new year, a look at the chemistry behind the noises of fireworks, thanks to @compoundchem. Happy New Year! ow.ly/vrum50xJbGI
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year with an infographic from @compoundchem! compoundchem.com/2013/12/30/…
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This micrograph shows a composite of the MOF and solid base also shown. The hybrid #material can be applied to textiles and used to deactivate chemical warfare agents under ambient conditions. #MOFs @J_A_C_S
Read more at ow.ly/IkMl50xKEet
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The new year will bring a focus on Mars exploration and time for big decisions on climate change. These are the big science stories to follow in 2020. go.nature.com/2ZvgXXH
Biodegradation of organophosphorus compounds predicted by enzymatic process with molecular modelling & observed in soil samples: a comparison. From @Molecules_MDPI ow.ly/ICOa50xJbgm
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Our features also took a trawl through the history books with this beautiful exploration of previous incarnations of the periodic table:
chemistryworld.com/features/…
Chitosan-derived porous activated carbon for removal of chemical warfare agent simulant dimethyl methylphosphonate ow.ly/6yfJ50xG9ED
Neutralization & binding activity of a human single-chain antibody to #ricin toxin ow.ly/6teg50xG9lA
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The EuChemS Periodic Table is now available in 32 different languages! Download the version of your choice here:
👉 euchems.eu/euchems-periodic-…
#IYPT2019 @iypt2019 @YoungChemists @IUPAC
Direct soil analysis by paper spray mass spectrometry: Detection of drugs & chemical warfare agent hydrolysis products ow.ly/M06G50xG9u0
