Cyclotides are head-to-tail cyclic peptides in plants

History of Cyclotides

100th Birthday: Mildred Cohn
A biochemist who overcame religious and sexual discrimination

Modern Tools for the Synthesis of Complex Bioactive Molecules
Application of innovative modern synthetic methods and techniques for preparing natural products and other compounds of biological and pharmacological interest

2012 ISI Journal Impact Factors
Excellent Results for Wiley and Wiley-VCH in the 2012 Journal Citation Reports

Alcohol? It is just a Memory
The immunosuppressant drug rapamcyin destroys drinking-associated memories and helps reducing alcoholic relapse

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