A magazine charting a ‘bold’ course: A look at the first issue of C&I
The first edition of Chemistry & Industry Review, as it was initially named, was published 103 years ago in January 1923.
Repair and protect: The rise of DNA damage response drugs
Drugs aimed at targeting and repairing DNA damage are experiencing explosive growth in innovation. Research on novel DNA damage response drugs is now expanding beyond cancer to multiple other diseases, Katrina Megget reports
Developing a mango-flavoured soy-based yogurt
Despite nutritional merits, soy-based yogurt faces challenges in consumer acceptance; one way to change that could be to blend soy milk with fruit pulps to enhance flavour, colour and aroma.
E&L and stability studies
Despite it introducing inefficiencies, increasing risks and delaying regulatory approval, extractables and leachables (E&L) are still frequently tested in isolation from stability studies. However, integrating E&L testing directly into stability programmes offers a proactive route to de-risk development, accelerates timelines and better satisfies global regulators.
Creating new strategies to tackle pests threatening sweet pepper crops
Thrips parvispinus is an invasive pest which can threaten a wide range of crops. Native to the tropical regions of southeast Asia it has expanded its reach over the last three decades to reach Africa, North America, and Europe. In recent years it has caused substantial damage to sweet pepper in Europe.
Biomanufacturing specialities
Speciality chemical biomanufacturing is entering a pivotal phase, driven by advances in synthetic biology and the urgent demand for more sustainable production. Cell-free platforms decouple biological synthesis from the constraints of living cells, enabling higher tolerance to toxicity and more precise control over reaction conditions.
Organic chemistry: Recent research highlights
Expert scientists summarise some of their selected research papers from recent journal issues. Read the organic chemistry highlights from G. Richard Stephenson, University of East Anglia, UK in Issue 7-8 2026 of C&I magazine.
Newly-identified protein may play a role in Parkinsons’ disease
A newly identified protein may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease (PD) spread through the brain. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, US, suggest that blocking this protein with monoclonal antibodies could eventually lead to treatments that slow the disease.
How biodegradable packing could keep your potato chips fresh for longer
A new study has looked at the potential for extending the shelf-life of potato chips by packaging them in a biodegradable film incorporating ferulic acid, a natural antioxidant.