Natural Flavorings

Natural Flavorings

Heating ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and L-cysteine in solution at different pH results in formation of a complex mixture of aroma volatiles

Replacing a Ring with a Ball

Replacing a Ring with a Ball

Asborin, the carbaborane-containing analogue of aspirin, holds promise as lead structure for aldo/keto reductase (AKR) inhibition

Chirality by Stirring

Chirality by Stirring

Chirailty of supramolecular species determined by shear rate and drag forces from stirring flows

A Twist in the Tail

A Twist in the Tail

Compound in scorpion venom is found to suppress vascular smooth muscle cell migration and could help heart surgery

Smoke Detection Improved

Smoke Detection Improved

2,5-Dimethylfuran can be used to monitor environmental tobacco smoke levels and detect second-hand smoke

Store the Sun's Heat

Store the Sun's Heat

Storing thermal energy in chemical could lead to advances in storage and portability