A ratiomeric fluorescent probe allows the rapid and selective detection of hydrogen sulfide in mitochondria

Quick and Selective H2S Detection

Angewandte Chemie 4/2013: Bio & Nano
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Clogged Pores for Increased Effectiveness
Whey protein stabilizes nanotransporter and controls pH-dependent drug release

Preserving Female Fertility
The immunosuppressant drug rapamycin prevents the premature loss of female fertility

New Inhibitors for West Nile Virus
Development and characterization of new peptidomimetic inhibitors of the West Nile virus NS2B-NS3 protease

Therapeutic Activation of Death Receptors
Bioymifi is the first chemical compound which promotes cancer cell apoptosis by directly targeting the death receptor 5

Protection Against Nerve Agents
Enzyme treatment could neutralize the effects of lethal chemicals

New Synthetic Nucleic Acids Expand Genetic Code
Any polymer that can be replicated could serve as a genetic material; British scientists discuss different types of synthetic nucleic acids

Answer: Microbial World Quiz
Answers to the quiz on the most fascinating and underrated organisms on the planet – microbes

Exciting Aspirin
Aspirin was first made in 1897 and is the most widely used medicine in the world, so how does it remain an exciting drug?