Using antibodies allows the specific detection of finasteride, steroids used for sports doping, in urine

Antibodies as Gatekeepers

Coiling Up Nanotubes
A general method for converting wire-like nanotubes into coils has been developed by chemists in Singapore

C60 Inclusion Complex with Organosilylated γ-Cyclodextrin
Inclusion complex of [60]fullerene and organosilylated γ-cyclodextrin that is soluble in organic solvents, prepared, isolated, and characterized

International Water Prize Awarded
The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water recognizes innovative work toward sustainable potable water

New Way to Detect Sensitivity to Gluten
Library of peptides on the surfaces of bacteria can capture new antibodies associated with sensitivity to gluten due to celiac disease

Graphene as a Supercapacitor
A graphene/PEDOT hybrid was prepared and tested as a material for use as a supercapacitor material

Angewandte Author Profiles December 2012
Achim Müller, Thomas R. Ward, Yasushi Morita, Sukbok Chang and were interviewed in the last month

Young Researchers Organization
Young Academy of Europe (YAE) is a pan-European initiative of outstanding young scientists for networking, scientific exchange and science policy

Tin(IV)-based Anticancer Drugs
Butyltin(IV) benzoates show inhibition of thioredoxin reductase, interactions with proteins, and tumor cell growth inhibition

Global Classification System for Patents
European Patent Office (EPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launch Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)