Activity-based reporter developed that will be useful for monitoring autotaxin (ATX) activity in biological fluids and for inhibitor screening
Marking Biomarkers
Controlled Release
A clever study to investigate strain-controlled release of a payload by using polymer micro-reservoirs supported on a flexible substrate
A Labor of Love
Tiny strands of genetic material known as microRNAs could act together with natural hormones to reduce the risk of premature births
Ischia Advanced School of Organic Chemistry
The Advanced School of Organic Chemistry (IASOC) has grown substantially since it was first instituted in 1984
Unexpected Pollutants
Metallic particles present in a firework, which are released in its smoke when it explodes, could pose a health risk, particularly to asthmatics
Joint Bioprocess Engineering: TU Dresden & Bosch
The TU Dresden, Germany, and Bosch extend their cooperation to bioprocess engineering
B. Z. Shakhashiri Voted ACS President
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, voted 2011 ACS President
Pfizer Launches Academic Network
Network with around eight partners from the US, Europe, Asia/Australia focussing on developing biologics-based drugs planned
Angewandte Chemie 47/2010: Radically New
An overview of the current issue of Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Sleep Disorders, Diabetes & Cancer
Scientists identify new mechanism regulating daily biological rhythms offering novel target for treatment of sleep disorders, diabetes and cancer