Using antibodies allows the specific detection of finasteride, steroids used for sports doping, in urine

Antibodies as Gatekeepers

New Way to Detect Sensitivity to Gluten
Library of peptides on the surfaces of bacteria can capture new antibodies associated with sensitivity to gluten due to celiac disease

Tin(IV)-based Anticancer Drugs
Butyltin(IV) benzoates show inhibition of thioredoxin reductase, interactions with proteins, and tumor cell growth inhibition

Most Accessed Articles: November 2012
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2012

Imaging Myelin Lesions
US researchers developed a probe for the two-photon fluorescent imaging of myelin lesions occurring in the spinal cord

Multifunctional Nanoparticles from a Carnivorous Fungus
Nanoparticles secreted by the carnivorous fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora kill tumor cells and regulate immune functions

From Broccoli, A Compound Against Leukemia
Sulforaphane, a natural product present in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, reduces childhood leukemia progression

Capture and Preserve Cancer Cells
Polymer grafted silicon nanowires allow to capture and preserve cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream

Microbial World
Test your knowledge of microbes, the most fascinating and underrated organisms on the planet

Mussels-inspired Gel for Damaged Vessels
Mimicking adhesiveness of mussels, a catechol-based hydrogel glues to blood vessels and stabilizes atherosclerotic plaques