First enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-steenkrotin A in 18 steps and 4.2 % overall yield
Total Synthesis of (+)-Steenkrotin A
Cultured Cells as Alternative to Animal Testing
BASF and Sumitomo Chemicals collaborate to establish fully functional cultured cells as alternative to animal testing
An Easier Way to Isoindolinones
Bifunctional chiral ammonium salts efficiently catalyze an asymmetric cascade synthesis
Health Risks of Arsenic in Rice
Arsenic content not acutely toxic, but long-term carcinogenic effects possible
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