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Endosulfan banned as agreement is reached with India
A global ban on the pesticide endosulfan has been introduced after initial resistance from the Indian government was overcome

Tuning into solar power with nanoantennas
Nanoantennas that can ‘pick up’ a wide range of light wavelengths could be used to augment solar cells

Revolutionary new single-cell labelling method
Mass spectrometry coupled with flow cytometry enables researchers to gain unprecedented information on single cells

Zinc complexes as antimicrobial wound dressings
Thin films containing metals could be deposited onto fabrics to kill bacteria

Health benefits of blended fruit juice
Drinking the perfect blend of fruits could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

Teva sidelines Valeant with $6.8bn Cephalon bid
The move increases product diversity at the generics giant and strengthens its branded products portfolio

Animal testing alternatives for China
Chinese researchers are starting to investigate alternatives to animal testing in a bid to modernise and cut costs

Anticancer drug found to cause zinc deficiency
Researchers now know why cisplatin, a leading cancer drug, causes zinc deficiency in patients

Turning heat into electricity with polymers
Controlling the oxidation state of a conducting polymer could provide a cheap way to turn heat into electricity

Titanate cigarette filter
A nanomaterial in cigarette filters could reduce the amount of harmful materials inhaled by smokers

New hope for malaria drugs as sickle cell protection unravelled
Understanding how the sickle cell anaemia gene protects its carriers from malaria may lead to new therapies