Killing tumor cells while sparing their normal counterparts is a central challenge of cancer chemotherapy. If scientists could put a […]
Catalyst renders nerve agents harmless
A team of scientists including researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has studied a catalyst […]
Determining what binds to mucus
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed […]
Three ways studying organic chemistry changes the brain
Academic learning is about gaining new knowledge and skill, but only recently has it been possible to see new knowledge […]
Self-sterilizing microneedles revolutionizing vaccination and drug delivery
Vaccinations are the world’s frontline defence against infectious diseases yet despite decades of interventions, unsafe injection practices continue to expose […]
Chemists create circular fluorescent dyes for biological imaging
University of Oregon chemists have created a new class of fluorescent dyes that function in water and emit colors based […]