A supplement providing a snapshot of the latest developments in chemical biology
Issue 4
Research Highlights
Dendrimer technology gives long-lasting image
Sugar derivatives of gadolinium point to new possibilities in MRI contrast agent research.
DNA-binding ligands could be useful in the detection of small genetic variations.
Zinc recognises bacterial cells
Simple zinc compounds can be used to recognise pathogenic bacteria, US researchers claim.
Nanoscale transport offers controlled drug delivery
European researchers have used carbon nanotubes to deliver an anticancer drug to human cancer cells.
Reverse chemical genetics offers hope as a rapid method to target disease.
UV light shed on the future of skincare
Understanding how the wavelength of UV light affects the chemistry of skin ageing.
Vitamin's role in enzyme activity
Researchers are on track to understanding how a vitamin B12 derivative is activated in living organisms.
Fluorescent imaging methods have transformed understanding of biological processes within living cells.
Essential Elements
Free RSC archive for developing countries
Free RSC archive for developing countries
Growth and great science for CrystEngComm
Growth and great science for CrystEngComm
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Additional Web Content
New materials for gene transport
Development of synthetic DNA carriers could lead to advances in gene therapy.
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