More countries switch to plastic currency notes

Britain recently added to the list with its plastic pound notes starting with Churchill fiver.

Teknor Apex Singapore produces expanded TPE range

Now available in Asia, expanded Monprene? range of TPEs for diverse applications – from sporting goods to writing instruments to housewares

Nova Chemicals embarks on multiple projects

Nova Chemicals will continue to evaluate options for a second Advanced SCLAIRTECH technology facility

ISC, Chromadex to work on benchmark standards

The natural ingredients company will provide ISC with Reference Benchmark Standard in Proficiency Testing Program for stevia leaf extracts

The U.S. FDA vs. 23andMe

Some experts tell Knowledge@Wharton that? the real issue at stake in the controversy involving personal genomics and biotech company, 23andMe, is not innovation, but rather the firm’s selling strategy

Tomato-rich diet may lower breast cancer risk

Fruits raised levels of hormone involved in regulating blood sugar, fat

4 healthy resolutions for 2014

Amy Tiemeier, Pharm.D., BCPS, associate professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, suggests four easy resolutions for a healthier 2014

With the surgical robot, similar outcomes at a higher cost

Johns Hopkins study finds robotic colon surgery just as effective as laparoscopy but more expensive

Dow AgroSciences soybeans pass U.S. FDA consultation

Product is part of Enlist Weed Control System that combines innovative traits, herbicides, and stewardship to deliver weed control

Cargill to double capacity at Belgian chocolate facility

The company will increase capacity for liquid dark or milk chocolate and solid chocolate drops and chunks

Athlete’s energy partner

When added to sports drinks, slow release carbohydrates like Palatinose from BENEO provide the body with glucose over a longer period of time

P&G international team to be reorganized

P&G will combine its Indian business unit with the Middle East and African groups. And its Western European unit will also be merged with its with its Eastern and Central European units to create one group for the continent.