The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2012
Most Accessed Articles: November 2012
Imaging Myelin Lesions
US researchers developed a probe for the two-photon fluorescent imaging of myelin lesions occurring in the spinal cord
Multifunctional Nanoparticles from a Carnivorous Fungus
Nanoparticles secreted by the carnivorous fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora kill tumor cells and regulate immune functions
From Broccoli, A Compound Against Leukemia
Sulforaphane, a natural product present in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, reduces childhood leukemia progression
Capture and Preserve Cancer Cells
Polymer grafted silicon nanowires allow to capture and preserve cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream
Microbial World
Test your knowledge of microbes, the most fascinating and underrated organisms on the planet
Mussels-inspired Gel for Damaged Vessels
Mimicking adhesiveness of mussels, a catechol-based hydrogel glues to blood vessels and stabilizes atherosclerotic plaques
New Tool for Heterocycle Functionalization
Zinc bis(alkanesulphinate) salts are a chemical toolkit enabling the synthesis of novel heterocycles for drug discovery
Pulsating Microcapsules
Polymer gel microcapsules can oscillate in and out depending on pH, offering potential for regular, self-medicating devices
Natural Health Products: Really Safe?
The daily exposure levels to metals and metalloids contaminating some natural health products exceed allowable limits