Chiral confusion - Scientists in Israel have shown that non-biological chiral crystals are much more abundant than previously thought and their findings could clear up a possible confusion over the term 'chiral'. Reference: D Avnir and C Dryzun, Chem. Commun., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/c2cc17727g
Novel drug candidates offer new route to controlling inflammation
May 16, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Novel drug candidates offer new route to controlling inflammation - Pursuing a relatively untapped route for regulating the immune system, an international team of researchers has designed and conducted initial tests on molecules that have the potential to treat diseases involving inflammation, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke and sepsis. Reference: C. A. Floudas et al, 'De Novo Peptide Design with C3a Receptor Agonist and Antagonist Activities: Theoretical Predictions and Experimental Validation,' J. Med. Chem., 2012, 55 (9), pp 4159–4168 DOI: 10.1021/jm201609k
"Dip Chip" Technology Tests Toxicity On-the-Go
May 15, 2012 – 10:00 pm
"Dip Chip" Technology Tests Toxicity On-the-Go - A Tel Aviv University researcher has developed a portable "dip chip" that detects water toxicity quickly and accurately. Once perfected, the chip might be plugged into ordinary smartphones or PDA devices to provide a toxicity alert. The results of the research have been published in a number of journals, including Electrochimica Acta and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical.
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