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