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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.

Scientists Make Groundbreaking Discovery Of Mutation Causing Genetic Disorder In Humans

May 15, 2012 – 8:00 am

Scientists Make Groundbreaking Discovery Of Mutation Causing Genetic Disorder In Humans - Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology, in collaboration with doctors and scientists in Jordan, Turkey, Switzerland and USA, have identified the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome. Their groundbreaking findings were published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics and lend new insights into common ailments such as heart disease, osteoporosis, blood disorders and possibly sterility. Reference: “Mutations in IRX5 impair craniofacial development and germ cell migration via SDF1,” C. Bonnard et al, Nature Genetics 2012; DOI: 10.1038/ng.2259

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New study discovers powerful function of single protein that controls neurotransmission

May 14, 2012 – 6:00 pm

New study discovers powerful function of single protein that controls neurotransmission - Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein -- alpha 2 delta -- exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study shows how brain cells talk to each other through these signals, relaying thoughts, feelings and action, and this powerful molecule plays a crucial role in regulating effective communication. Reference: T. A. Ryan et al, Nature online: May 2012

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Nanosheet Catalyst Discovered to Sustainably Split Hydrogen from Water

May 14, 2012 – 4:00 am

Nanosheet Catalyst Discovered to Sustainably Split Hydrogen from Water - Scientists at Brookhaven National Lab have developed a new electrocatalyst that overcomes the high cost of platinum, generating hydrogen gas from water with abundant and affordable metals. The unexpected and high-performing nanosheet structure of the catalytic nickel-molybdenum-nitride compound offers a promising new model for effective hydrogen catalysis. Reference: 'Hydrogen-Evolution Catalysts Based on Non-Nobel Metal Nickel–Molybdenum Nitride Nanosheets,' W.-F. Chen et al, Angewandte Chemie International Edition online: 8 MAY 2012 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201200699

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