Takuya Isono, who joined Satoh’s lab in 2014, is an expert in synthetic polymer chemistry. Together they have been finding ways to turn sugar into carbohydrate-based components for bioplastics.

Polymer chemistry is the study of the synthesis, characterization and properties of polymer molecules or macromolecules, which are large molecules composed of repeating chemical subunits known as ...

But what if salt isn’t the main culprit? Framed by another common ingredient? It turns out sugar could be the biggest cause of high blood pressure. Don’t fear! Natural sugar in fruits and ...

An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...

Bright, multi-coloured, fruit-flavoured slushie ice drinks sold in cinemas, parks and soft-play settings are made to appeal ...