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Monday, 12 May 2025

New, greener tool marks step forward in protein chemistry

A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at The Australian National University.

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Thursday, 10 Apr 2025

ANU trailblazers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science

Four ANU scientists have been recognised with prestigious honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.

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Friday, 21 Mar 2025

Introducing Molly and Wolly: new sustainability heroes at ANU chemistry

Two new solvent recycler machines, dubbed Molly and Wolly, will save approximately 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year from our chemistry labs.

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