The conversion of cholesterol into 27-hydroxycholesterol promotes the growth of hormone-dependent breast cancer
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A Drug Against Obesity?
Small synthetic molecule identified that ameliorates obesity-related disorders in animal models
Better Wine with Fe Chelators
Fe chelators inhibit nonenzymatic wine oxidation, thereby preventing the loss of aroma-determining compounds
Insulin Arsenal
A novel nanoparticle-based system that releases insulin upon stimulation with ultrasound was developed
Janus Nanotubes
Cyclic peptides-polymer nanotubes that can be used as a new system delivery tool have been fabricated
Measuring Iron the Smart Way
New visual detection kit to measure Fe(III) concentrations present in aqueous solutions
Insight Into Fosfomycin Synthesis
Key step in the synthesis of the antibiotic fosfomycin requires a peroxidase and not an oxidase, as previously believed
Therapeutic Power of Self-Digestion
A protease-activating antibiotic eradicates chronic infections caused by persistent microorganisms
Copper Fuels Cancer Cells
By stimulating ATP production, copper sustains the growth of tumor cells
A Drug to Fight Metastasis Selectively
Korean scientists developed a new compound that inhibits cancer metastasis in a selective manner