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Making chemistry research easy to understand with commissioned graphics. Currently on indefinite hiatus – follow @compoundchem for chemistry graphics.

[Emily Bruce, PhD @poisondartfrog7]

1/n Our work describing the adaptation of the CDC RT-qPCR assay for use with alternative Qiagen RNA extraction kits, as well as skipping the RNA extraction step entirely is live on bioRxiv. Pls retweet. #coronavirus #COVID19 #StayAtHome https://t.co/cGK8O5lUts

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

The US EPA states that there is "insufficient evidence to conclude that glyphosate plays a role
in any human diseases" – though it is still working on screening glyphosate for potential endocrine-disrupting effects: https://t.co/FJFA9nN2J0 #ChemMonthly

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

Trihalomethanes, produced as a byproduct of chlorination of drinking water, have been linked with bladder cancer case in Europe – though causative evidence has yet to be established: https://t.co/cVJU52sWZE #ChemMonthly

[Fer 🚀 @gomobel]

Here it is! My first collaboration with @cenmag! 🥳

Researchers at @bercpolymat used compounds derived from castor oil and black pepper to prepare a new UV-tunable bio-adhesive. 💡

The original research paper was recently published in @ACSSustainable

https://t.co/4VQpWVk9Ir

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Keeping your smashed avocado on toast fresher for longer – researchers have found a way of freezing avocado puree without compromising quality

https://t.co/gsM9GUTNsi

[Fer 🚀 @gomobel]

It’s Sunday, it's cold – what about some nice old #Chemistry to read with a cuppa? ☕️

New simulations by @CCEM_Group suggest the ideal water splitting catalyst could be synthesised! ⚗️

More here: https://t.co/gCm9TEe6Y0

#chemmonthly #scicomm @TCD_Chemistry @chemistryworld

[ACS Publications @ACSPublications]

Ever wondered what is in your tea? Research published in @EnvSciTech reveals #plastic teabags release billions of microparticles and nanoparticles into tea https://t.co/ynId87hERr

[Guardian Science @guardianscience]

Scientists develop slippery toilet coating to stop poo sticking https://t.co/c6qnKtFEse

[Scientific American @sciam]

After more than two decades of research, the world finally has an approved Ebola vaccine. https://t.co/x1Va1LOGLG

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

Ice crystals can only form in nanodroplets with at least 90 molecules, according to this research 👇

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

The phenomenon was predicted three decades ago using theoretical simulations, but this is the first time it has been experimentally observed

https://t.co/M4nLaV8mxn

[C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag]

ICYMI - At conditions that mimic Earth's core, Ar's noble gas properties are gone. Via @ACSEarthSpace:
https://t.co/wTb8MM24L9

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

American whiskies that evaporate off a surface leave distinctive, web-like patterns that distinguish them from Scotch whisky and from each other. #ResearchHighlight https://t.co/w5uGpfisAm

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

Here's October's edition of #ChemMonthly – featuring news on transforming single-use plastics into lubricants and copernicium's liquid behaviour: https://t.co/AExMTnoud1

[Fer 🚀 @gomobel]

Omar Yaghi's team @UCBerkeley created a super thirsty MOF that harvests water in hyper arid areas like the Mojave Desert. Read more in my latest @ChemistryWorld piece, with comments by @DavidFairen. cc @UCB_Chemistry @ACSCentSci #realtimechem #chemmonthly https://t.co/MP8HkPUJcX

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

#ChemMonthly August 2019: A new form of pure carbon, and fluorescent sharks.

Links to articles & studies: https://t.co/cYPmJRsm67

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Just when we thought diamonds made for the most impressive rings, the @IBM and @UniofOxford team revealed an pure carbon alkyne ring

https://t.co/tiQOp1tJ5G

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

The July edition of #ChemMonthly features news on a compound that can remove skunk stench 👃 methane-minimising cattle feed 🐄 and more! https://t.co/6fFNn29tQk

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Method removes copper from whisky waste and recycles it as a catalyst for click chemistry https://t.co/44tbMTuaBM

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

The team applied voltage over the CO terminated tip to add single electrons to individual molecules and measured how the force on the tip varied

https://t.co/haJkNv4SIQ

[Chemunicate @chemunicate]

The June edition of #ChemMonthly features enzymes that can switch blood types, snail-inspired reversible glue, and potential strange bonds in Uranus: https://t.co/hqxiyXTxDi