New growth inhibitors shown to be more effective in plants and less toxic to humans and the environment

Regulating Growth Without Toxicity

Angewandte Chemie 11/2011: Functional and Suitable
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

From Heterotaxia to Cancer Treatment
Chemical that causes intestinal birth defects could lead to a way to prevent cancer metastasis

Tailored Geometries for Best Dispersion and Emulsification
Microchannels of varying geometries demonstrate effect of channel shape on high-pressure dispersion and emulsification

Viruses: Trapped and Deactivated
Artificial cells that lure and trap henipaviruses shown to prevent infection and offer a new way to study infections

Separating the (Nano)wheat from the (Nano)chaff
New method for the purification of nanowires using cross-flow filtration used to separate nanowires from nanoparticle by-products

Sweet Solution to Mobile Power
You might one day power your mp3 player or smart phone by simply pouring in a sugary drink, thanks to biofuel cells research

Reacting Atmosphere Research Network
Atmospheric researchers establish the network Reacting Atmosphere – Understanding and Management for Future Generations

Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Laser Suturing
Laser welding creates a new and minimally invasive suturing intrument that simplifies and expedites surgeries

Self-Destruct Button for Cancer
Discovery of how fledgling cancer cells self-destruct has the potential to impact future cancer therapies