Category Chemistry

Toxic metals in cornflakes

[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 14th October 2025] Could there be contaminants in a bowl of cornflakes? A new study in RSC Advances explores this question by quantifying toxic metals in cornflake products sold in Lebanon. The authors collected 21…

Moving artificial cells

[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 25th August 2025] Is it possible to make a synthetic cell? Although artificial cells can emulate several key biological functions, some properties remain elusive. In a biological system, cells can move around. However, designing a…