The immunosuppressant drug rapamcyin destroys drinking-associated memories and helps reducing alcoholic relapse

Alcohol? It is just a Memory

Rendering Medical Implants Biocompatible
Poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) hydrogels can be used to increase the biocompatibility of medical implants

Guess the Chemist (19)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Anthrax Killer from the Sea
Unusual antibiotic from a marine actinomycete is effective against anthrax

Spiers Memorial Award for J. Wang
Joseph Wang, University of California, USA, has been awarded the Spiers Memorial Award of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Asparagus Cochinchinensis as a Natural Antioxidant
Aqueous extracts obtained from the dried roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis show strong antioxidant activities

Absolute Configuration of (+)-Erythro-Mefloquine
The absolute configuration of (+)-erythro-mefloquine has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography, CD spectroscopy, and molecular modelling

Glucose Monitoring: Something to Cry About
Contact lenses powered by the wearer's tears can detect glucose levels and so might be used for continual monitoring of patients with diabetes

BN Against Cancer
Nanotubes made from boron nitride can be used to package up pharmaceutical for targeted chemotherapy against cancer

Future Production Concepts in the Chemical Industry
An optimal plant combines the versatility of batch vessels with the safety, reproducibility, and high transport capabilities of continuous-flow micro-structured equipment