Mapping the Molecular Identity of Human EVs
By Henry Thomas
February 4, 2026
A multi-omics, machine-learning approach aims to improve extracellular vesicle classification, reproducibility, and clinical translation
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Why “Clean” Cannabis May Not Be Clean
February 4, 2026
A multi-method study finds fungal spores, DNA, and mycotoxins persisting in irradiated cannabis
2 min read
Fingerprinting Diet-Driven Changes in the Gut Volatilome
February 4, 2026
GC×GC-TOFMS fingerprinting reveals coordinated volatilome shifts after diet and probiotic intervention
2 min read
First Evidence of an Animal Chemically Mimicking Floral Scents
February 3, 2026
Chiral GC-MS confirms beetle larvae emit the same linalool enantiomers found in flowering plants
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Is the PFAS Tide Beginning to Turn?
February 2, 2026
Targeted MS and EOF analysis of pilot whales track a sharp decline in legacy PFAS across the North Atlantic
2 min read
Sulfur Biomolecules Were Available at Life’s Dawn
By Henry Thomas
January 28, 2026
Atmospheric simulations suggest essential sulfur-containing molecules formed on early Earth, challenging long-held views of abiogenesis
6 min read
Parkinson's Aggravated by Nanoplastics Exposure
By Kathryn Wighton
January 27, 2026
Mouse study suggests environmental nanoplastics may exacerbate Parkinson's disease through metabolic dysregulation in the gut, brain, and liver
3 min read
GLP-1 Analysis: Riding the Wave of Peptide Innovation
By Amanda M. Guiraldelli, Piotr Alvarez, Koen Sandra
January 26, 2026
The remarkable commercial success of GLP-1 receptor agonists is fueling investment, accelerating science, and creating new analytical challenges. Here, we outline the hurdles these peptides present, explore methods for impurity profiling and structural characterization, and consider strategies to keep pace with this fast-moving field.
12 min read
All Bark and No Bite
January 23, 2026
Image of the Month: a chemical arms race unfolds beneath the bark
2 min read
Isotopic Fingerprints From The Moon’s Far Side
January 23, 2026
Chang’e-6 basalts show heavy potassium isotopes linked to the South Pole–Aitken impact and deep volatile loss
3 min read
