New methodology developed for detecting tuberculosis (TB) using novel TB biomarkers

Novel Tuberculosis Biomarker

Algae for Your Tank?
New process for converting microalgae oil produces saturated hydrocarbons suitable for high-grade fuels for vehicles

Enantiopure Triazolium Salts
Simple, robust, and straightforward synthetic method for the production of enantiopure 1,4-dialkyl-1,2,4-triazolium salts

Lab Space for Californian Start-Ups
Bayer HealthCare plans to share lab space with start-up companies

Novel Renewable Carbon Source
Oil palm trunk sap used as growth medium for bacteria is a novel inexpensive renewable carbon source

Angewandte Chemie 52/2011: Quo Vadis?
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Removing Cd2+ From Blood
Heavy metal pollution in humans: supermagnetic nanocomposite effectively removes cadmium ions from blood

Preventing Tooth Decay
Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease

Fighting Biofilms
Protein kinase C inhibitor palmitoyl-dl-carnitine is a multitarget inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm development

Wonderlab Comic — Fashion Chemistry
The naming of the new elements causes a stir in the Wonderlab