Aqueous extracts obtained from the dried roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis show strong antioxidant activities

Asparagus Cochinchinensis as a Natural Antioxidant

Absolute Configuration of (+)-Erythro-Mefloquine
The absolute configuration of (+)-erythro-mefloquine has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography, CD spectroscopy, and molecular modelling

Glucose Monitoring: Something to Cry About
Contact lenses powered by the wearer's tears can detect glucose levels and so might be used for continual monitoring of patients with diabetes

BN Against Cancer
Nanotubes made from boron nitride can be used to package up pharmaceutical for targeted chemotherapy against cancer

Future Production Concepts in the Chemical Industry
An optimal plant combines the versatility of batch vessels with the safety, reproducibility, and high transport capabilities of continuous-flow micro-structured equipment

New Method for Imaging Bacterial Communication
New fluorescent-labeling agent for quorum sensing receptors could help understand bacteria–host communication pathways

Improving Memory
American scientists discovered a novel symmetric bis-glycolamide which improves long-term memory

A New Class of Insecticides?
American scientists developed a chemical which kills mosquitoes by blocking their renal function

Preventing Dangerous Liaisons
A new peptidomimetic inhibits prostate cancer’s growth by preventing the androgen receptor from binding to its cofactor

Gut Feeling for Obesity Treatment
Newly synthesized benzimidazole-type compounds work directly in the gut rather than circulating in the blood to lower triglycerides