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A novel, modified human butyrylcholinesterase catalytically degrades the nerve agent, sarin https://t.co/4bMsocaJNP

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Characterization of cholinesterases from large animal Species for medical countermeasure development against nerve agents https://t.co/Mzt4QSeU5D

[Hugh Gregg @HughRGregg]

@OPCW_ST Look! There was a desk under there after all!

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The SAB Secretary's office transformed into a museum of #ScienceforDiplomats events, and waiting for it's next occupant.

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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 https://t.co/eM96nWbI52

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MEMS-enabled trace chemical sensor based on fast GC & Quartz enhanced photoacousic spectoscopy (tested with nerve agent simulants) https://t.co/3Zh5gY1vE2

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Generation of highly efficient equine-derived antibodies for post-exposure ricin intoxication treatment by vaccination with monomerized ricin. From @Toxins_MDPI https://t.co/53CMyUqQDe

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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! https://t.co/hfmSapFLcR

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Wishing you all a very Happy New Year with an infographic from @compoundchem! https://t.co/cjQQ0VAnz2

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

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 https://t.co/l5nKZpiJGE

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

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. https://t.co/BJ03jJlmTG

[@garethrhys.bsky.social @garethrw]

@dstlmod @BWallaceMP @DefenceHQ Well deserved Norman - warm congratulations.

Look forward to working with you as a member of the @OPCW Scientific Advisory Board

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Biodegradation of organophosphorus compounds predicted by enzymatic process with molecular modelling & observed in soil samples: a comparison. From @Molecules_MDPI https://t.co/Qh020A2S7q

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Our features also took a trawl through the history books with this beautiful exploration of previous incarnations of the periodic table:

https://t.co/rB7GAQ6cna

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Chitosan-derived porous activated carbon for removal of chemical warfare agent simulant dimethyl methylphosphonate https://t.co/R470RQUnvx

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Neutralization & binding activity of a human single-chain antibody to #ricin toxin https://t.co/q11dSN0xEH

[EuChemS @EuChemS]

The EuChemS Periodic Table is now available in 32 different languages! Download the version of your choice here:
👉 https://t.co/QPWpvsPfAm
#IYPT2019 @iypt2019 @YoungChemists @IUPAC

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Direct soil analysis by paper spray mass spectrometry: Detection of drugs & chemical warfare agent hydrolysis products https://t.co/ygb4m2lXfM