Series of biphenyl α-D-mannosides could prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) by blocking bacterial adhesion to host cells

Bugs Can't Get a Firm Grip on UTIs

Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 1
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments

Wonderlab Comic — Rainy Day
As winter begins in the southern hemisphere, Wonderlab looks at some of the many reasons chemists don't like rain

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Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Simulated Lotus Effect
Simulation how surfaces have to look to keep themselves free of liquids also raises detection sensitivity of analytical techniques

Angewandte Chemie 23/2012: The Art of Abstraction
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Organic Electronics Help Control Muscles
Chemical chips containing logic gates, such as NAND gates, allow for chemical control of muscles

Optimization of Leather Unhairing
Safe enzymatic preparation can replace the toxic chemicals commonly used in unhairing of hides

Castor Oil: Old and New
Castor oil induces laxation and uterus contraction via ricinoleic acid activating prostaglandin EP3 receptors

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