A supplement providing a snapshot of the latest developments in chemical biology
Issue 12
Research Highlights
Engineered fingers spot mistakes in DNA
Exposing errors in the DNA hidden deep inside our cells could help doctors diagnose certain diseases earlier and more accurately.
A 'living cell array' to monitor cell responses to drugs could lead to a greater understanding of liver disease.
Understanding the signals produced by clumps of proteins will help find a cure for multiple sclerosis, say US scientists.
Algae tunnelling out of glass jails could lead to new materials for biomedical devices, say French scientists.
Scientists have developed a route to better-binding RNA molecules and found a binder for HIV-1 RNA.
Scientists have drawn inspiration from nature to develop a method for detecting DNA.
Monitoring mRNA stability could light the way to new cancer treatments.
Protein structure all wrapped up
A protein that dramatically alters its shape could have implications in fields ranging from new materials to drug design.
Essential Elements
Lab on a Chip has been introducing a number of new features in 2006.
December marks an important time for Soft Matter, the leading journal on soft matter.
Showcasing hot science from RSC journals in Chemical Science, Chemical Technology and Chemical Biology has proved very popular with readers and authors alike.
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