The glycoalkaloid tomatine has been shown to inhibit human cancer cells in vitro but its concentration in tomatoes depends on the ripeness.

Enzymatic generation of quantum dots could lead to news ways of analyzing milk by fluorescence spectroscopy.

Distinguishing genuine brandies from imposters, or identifying a particular brand requires a fine nose – or a GC-MS.

Research into cloudy apple juice suggests that its phenolic content may help ward off symptoms of some chronic diseases.

Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.

New online platform ChemistryViews.org, brought to you by ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH!

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Markus Fischer reflects the 19th century conviction that science would make life easier and more secure.

Klaus Roth proves that no culinary masterpiece can be achieved without a basic knowledge of chemistry

Environmentally conscious pumpkin growers can turn to a natural source of nitrogen and phosphorus in the form of urine to help improve yields.