Arsenic content not acutely toxic, but long-term carcinogenic effects possible

Health Risks of Arsenic in Rice

Coffee Reduces DNA Breaks
Short-term study shows coffee consumption correlates with reduced DNA background damage

3D-Printed Blood Vessels
Biodegradable 3D-printed vascular grafts that can be customized for each patient developed

Fluorescent Platinum Nanodrugs
Self-assembled small molecule drugs are effective for both therapy and imaging

Free Radicals from E-Cigarettes
Reactive, short-lived free radicals detected in aerosols from e-cigarettes

Gallium Against Bacterial Biofilms
Gallium-loaded polyelectrolyte film provides sustained release of Ga(III) to prevent biofilm formation

Transparent Antibacterial Films
Chitosan films combined with polyvinylpyrrolidone and graphene oxide are flexible, transparent, and antimicrobial

Glass Transplant for Bones
Bioactive glass demonstrates excellent properties as alternative bone graft

Drug Release by Remote Control
Wireless, implantable electronic device for the precise release of drugs from lipid membranes

Chemistry Advent Calendar 2015
Prepare for the holidays with this calendar of chemistry highlights