Both enantiomers of substituted α-amino acid derivatives selectively synthesized

Organocatalytic Route to α-Amino Acid Derivatives

With the Help of a Chaperone
A compound that prevents pathogenetic processes in Alzheimer's disease has been found by US scientists

Twisted Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Functional dibenzo[g,p]chrysenes pack in brickwork arrays and show high charge carrier mobility

Worst Dry Period in Middle East
The Middle East is suffering the worst dry period in a century which could increase global food prices

Reassignment of the Absolute Configuration of Fortucine
Asymmetric synthesis of fortucine

Useful Damage
Small molecules targeting the nucleotide pool sanitization enzyme (MTH1) suppress tumor growth by inducing DNA damage

Formazanate Anions as Unique Ligands
New classes of redox active ligands within organometallic frameworks studied

Anti-inflammatory Drugs Show Antibacterial Properties
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA

Towards Artificial Photosynthesis with Iron
Iron complexes with macrocyclic ligands are catalytically active for water oxidation

Low Doses of Benzodiazepines Against Autism
Non-sedating doses of benzodiazepines ameliorate autistic symptoms in animal models