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BioMAP screens for new antibiotics

November 28, 2012 – 12:04 pm

BioMAP screening procedure could streamline search for new antibiotics - Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have developed a new strategy for finding novel antibiotic compounds, using a diagnostic panel of bacterial strains for screening chemical extracts from natural sources.(10.1016/j.chembiol.2012.09.014)

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Pre-Halloween Alchemist

October 29, 2012 – 6:12 pm

Carbon can reverse friction, The Alchemist learns this week, while faux chocolate can protect against food poisoning. We also learn that Chinese chefs may have something to teach nanotechnologists while adding color to bacteria could offer new clues to developing resistance-resistant antibiotics. We also discover this week that you needn't be precious about fuel cell catalysts. Finally, Europe doles out its biggest scientific award to a German chemist.

via The Alchemist Newsletter: Oct 26, 2012 — Welcome to ChemWeb.

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Prescription nanoreactors | Chemistry World

October 29, 2012 – 4:04 pm

Prescription nanoreactors | Chemistry World - Scientists in Switzerland have developed a nanoreactor that can synthesise and release the antibiotic cephalexin, which is used to treat bacterial infections.(10.1039/c2cc36345c)

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