Sunflower proteins and their processing machinery hijacked to make protein rings – implications for plant-based drug production

Harnessing Sunflowers for Drug Production

Contrast Agent for Tumor Diagnostics
X-rays are not the only way: Phosphorescent metal–organic coordination polymers can also be used in optical imaging

UV and DNA
Base pairing increases the probability that UVA photons are absorbed by DNA and will cause damage in contrast to the effects of UVC

Multitarget Drugs against Prion Diseases
Hybrid lipoic acid derivatives attack prion disease on multiple fronts suggesting possible targets for treatment

Nanoparticle Reacts on Sound And Heat
Organic nanoparticle created that uses sound and heat to find and treat tumors could potentially change the way tumors are treated

Treatment of Virulent Hospital Infection
Unique antibody from llama provides weapon against <i>Clostridium difficile</i>

Take Your Vitamins!
Tocopherol Derivatives as New Dioxin Receptor Antagonists

Artificial Synapse Detects Neurotransmitter
Transmitter release from individual living cells detected with conducting polymer electrodes

Blocking Bone Resorption
Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors with bisphosphonate moiety show promise for treating tumor-induced bone disease

US Reduces Pollution From Power Plants
US EPA proposes first national standard for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollution from power plants