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Biochemistry Biology C&EN

How do some animals survive freezing? – in C&EN

Many animals, including some species of fish and frogs, can tolerate subzero temperatures. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News, we look at the biochemical adaptations that help them stay alive. Click through to the C&EN site to view the full graphic.

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Aroma Chemistry Biology C&EN

Underarm odour, deodorants and antiperspirants – in C&EN

What makes our armpits smell when we sweat? And how do deodorants and antiperspirants fight the odour? This edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical and Engineering News takes a look at the chemistry involved. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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Biology Nobel Prizes

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Using genetic scissors to edit the genome

The third and final science Nobel Prize of 2020 was awarded today. The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the development of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic scissors, a tool that allows scientists to edit genomes.

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Biology Nobel Prizes

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine: The discovery of the hepatitis C virus

Today the first of the 2020 Nobel Prizes was awarded. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice “for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus.”

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Biochemistry Biology C&EN

Rashes and burns: summer plant irritants – in C&EN

When outdoors this summer, watch out for plants that can cause rashes, blisters and more! Learn more about the chemistry behind these reactions in the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News. Click to view the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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Aroma Chemistry Biology

The chemistry of cats: Allergies, catnip and urine

Why are some people allergic to cats? Why does cat pee smell so bad? And why do cats love catnip? This graphic looks at some of the answers!