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Chemistry World February 7, 2007 Bea Perks	Protein's Non-Natural Alternative Beta peptides are of interest because of what they can tell researchers about protein folding in general. Now, chemical biologists have built what they say is a 'remarkably protein like' structure from beta peptides.
Science News February 3, 2007	Science Safari: Malaria Control In a project coordinated by CERN, volunteer computers in homes and offices run a simulation program called MalariaControl.net, developed by researchers at the Swiss Tropical Institute.
Chemistry World February 2, 2007 Jessica Ebert	Bacterial Gene Generates Seaside Smell Researchers have identified a bacterial gene that is needed for the production of dimethyl sulfide, the climate-cooling gas responsible for the distinctive smell of the seaside. The discovery challenges the current hypothesis for the mechanism involved in the synthesis of DMS.
Chemistry World January 31, 2007 Victoria Gill	LSD reveals its secrets A long-standing pharmacological mystery surrounding hallucinogens may finally have been solved by a new study.
Chemistry World February 2007 Derek Lowe	In the Pipeline Can the secret recipe for scientific breakthroughs be taught? And how much indigestion would that recipe cause in the pharmaceutical industry's boardrooms?
Chemistry World February 2007 Philip Ball	The Crucible Molecular biology isn't just about the cleverness of proteins and nucleic acids. Even the molecules often assumed to be just part of the scaffolding, such as lipids, and the very water that bathes them all, may have inventive roles to play.
Chemistry World January 30, 2007 Henry Nicholls	Snakes Have a Soft Spot for Heart-Stopping Toad Toxins Most animals will steer well clear of poisonous toads belonging to the Bufonidae family. But not so a species of Asian snake, which happily eats them and recycles the toxins to ward off predators of its own.
Science News January 27, 2007 Patrick L. Barry	Cider May Be Healthier Than Clear Apple Juice Apple juice might be a way to keep the doctor away, but a glass of cider appears to be even better.
Outside January 2007 Jason Daley	The Wild File A recent study finds that genders react the same in cold water if you control for factors like body proportions and fat.
Chemistry World January 19, 2007 Lionel Milgrom	Quantum Theory Reveals Why Lead Poisons Lead is one heavy metal. It can cause irreversible blood, brain, kidney, and liver damage. But why is it so toxic? Using quantum chemistry and enzyme model compounds, researchers now believe they have the answer.
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