Guest molecules can be released on demand with enzyme-inspired nanovalves for sensing probes or drug delivery

Cucurbituril Nanovalves for Controlled Release

New Family of Layered Double Phosphates
BaTh(PO4)2 and BaNp(PO4)2 appear as the prototypes of a new family of double phosphates

Unitary Patent Protection in the EU
Commission opens the way for some Member States to move forward on a unitary patent

Blood Test for Alzheimer's
Using synthetic molecules to fish for disease-specific antibodies could detect Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test

Hierarchical CaCO3 Structure
Templating with polypeptides produces near spherical calcium carbonate particles with porous, hierarchical structure

Oligomannosides and the HIV Antibody
NMR study of interactions between oligomannosides and HIV-1 antibody in solution could have impact on vaccine design

Uranium Cleans Up its Act
Water soluble bis(3-hydroxy-N-methylpyridin-2-one) ligands designed for extraction of uranyl cations

Recycling Water with Aquifer Recharge
Quality of water treated using managed aquifer recharge shown to be of near potable quality

Tomatoes Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Tomato compound is anti-dyslipidemic, which might explain lower cardiovascular risk in people eating a Mediterranean diet

Real-time Bioprobe for Diabetes Treatments
Potential diabetes treatments can now be assessed with real-time monitoring of glucose uptake