Tracking bismuth uptake at the single-cell level using mass spectrometry could see new anti-ulcer drugs developed

Tracking Bismuth

Angewandte Chemie 19/2011 – Porphyrins and More
An overview of the current issue of Angewandte Chemie

More Patent Applications in Europe Than Ever
Number of patent applications in Europe hits all-time high; European companies top the list of largest applicants

Making Metabolites by Mimicking Enzymes
Engineered enzyme mimics human drug metabolism and produces metabolites on a scale suitable for characterization and testing

Self-Powered Pancreatitis Sensor
Sensor made of gelatin and foil requires no external power and gives a clear and easy diagnosis of pancreatitis

25 Award Winning Highly Cited Papers
To celebrate its 25th birthday, Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry presents 25 award winning, highly cited papers free to read

Keep the Methyl, Kill the Cancer
Stopping histone demethylases from removing the methyl groups from lysine side chains could present effective route to treat cancer

Beauty is Only (Artificial) Skin Deep
For testing skin cream, synthetic skin may be as good as the real thing

Competition for EU Research and Innovation Programme Name
Create a catchy name for the next EU research and innovation programme

Targeting Actin for Drug Discovery
Targeting the actin filaments in cell scaffolds rather than the microtubules could lead to new anti-tumor or anti-HIV agents