Testing for minor cocaine metabolites in hair analysis has limited applications for definitive proof of active cocaine consumption

Cocaine Metabolites in Hair

Total Synthesis of (+)-Steenkrotin A
First enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-steenkrotin A in 18 steps and 4.2 % overall yield

Cultured Cells as Alternative to Animal Testing
BASF and Sumitomo Chemicals collaborate to establish fully functional cultured cells as alternative to animal testing

An Easier Way to Isoindolinones
Bifunctional chiral ammonium salts efficiently catalyze an asymmetric cascade synthesis

Health Risks of Arsenic in Rice
Arsenic content not acutely toxic, but long-term carcinogenic effects possible

Coffee Reduces DNA Breaks
Short-term study shows coffee consumption correlates with reduced DNA background damage

3D-Printed Blood Vessels
Biodegradable 3D-printed vascular grafts that can be customized for each patient developed

Fluorescent Platinum Nanodrugs
Self-assembled small molecule drugs are effective for both therapy and imaging

Free Radicals from E-Cigarettes
Reactive, short-lived free radicals detected in aerosols from e-cigarettes

Gallium Against Bacterial Biofilms
Gallium-loaded polyelectrolyte film provides sustained release of Ga(III) to prevent biofilm formation