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Robert Slinn

Robert Slinn is the guest "Slinn Pickings" columnist for ChemSpy.com, having previously written a column of the same name for sibling site ReactiveReports.com Robert is a Chartered Chemist (CChem), Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC). He has extensive experience in R&D: synthesis, analysis and analytical methods development; troubleshooting, consultancy, and teaching/training methods in industry and in academe. He is also a Visiting Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool and 'Physical Methods' author for the Specialist Periodical Report series 'Organophosphorus Chemistry', Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK. Robert has worked alongside ChemSpy's David Bradley on several chemistry publications over the last couple of years (including the soon to be published Bedside Book of Chemistry) and is currently consultant researcher with David on a major report into the state of the pharma industry to be published as part of the IYC11 celebrations.

Odors from human skin cells can be used to identify melanoma

June 15, 2013 – 12:03 am
  • Odors from human skin cells can be used to identify melanoma - According to new research from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions, odors from human skin cells can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In addition to detecting a unique odor signature associated with melanoma cells, the researchers also demonstrated that a nanotechnology-based sensor could reliably differentiate melanoma cells from normal skin cells.(10.1016/j.jchromb.2013.05.007)

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    Luminous bacterial proteins detect chemicals in water

    June 14, 2013 – 7:03 am
  • Luminous bacterial proteins detect chemicals in water - Scientists have developed a simple color sensor principle which facilitates the detection of residual medications, trace metals from industrial process waters, and many other substances. This is the concept: If the analyzed sample shines red, then the water is 'clean;' if its color turns green, however, then it contains the substances the scientists wish to detect.(10.1016/j.snb.2013.05.051)

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    Nanofiber sensor detects diabetes or lung cancer faster and easier

    June 13, 2013 – 2:03 pm
  • Nanofiber sensor detects diabetes or lung cancer faster and easier - Researchers in South Korea have recently developed a highly sensitive exhaled breath sensor by using hierarchical tin dioxide fibers that are assembled from wrinkled thin tin dioxide nanotubes.(10.1002/adfm.201370092)

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