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New Mainz-based Collaborative Research Center aims to explore DNA repair and genome stability

From January 1, 2019, the German Research Foundation will be funding the new Collaborative Research Center 1361 on Regulation of DNA Repair & Genome Stability.

29 Nov 2018

New approach allows pathogens to be starved by blocking important enzymes

More and more bacteria are resistant to available antibiotics. A team of chemists from the Technical University of Munich now presents a new approach: they have identified important enzymes in the metabolism of staphylococci. Blocking these enzymes in a targeted manner would allow the pathogens to be starved.

15 Nov 2018

Scientists develop new method to produce irradiated nanomaterials for medical applications

Under the leadership of Petr Cígler from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and Martin Hrubý from the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, both of which are part of the Czech Academy of Sciences, a team of researchers has developed a revolutionary method for the easy and inexpensive production of irradiated nanodiamonds and other nanomaterials suitable for use in highly sensitive diagnostics of diseases, including various types of cancer.

12 Nov 2018

Early exposure to health enrichment programs benefits students

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans researchers provides new evidence that early exposure to multiple health disciplines in pipeline programs targeting underserved/underrepresented students interested in health professions reduces the development of traditional role and leadership stereotypes about professional health care teams and practice.

26 Oct 2018

Scientists use electron microscope to study chemical transformation in catalytic cross-coupling reaction

Scientists from Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow managed to look inside an organic chemical reaction with electron microscope and recorded the occurred transformation in real time.

23 Oct 2018

KNAUER high-pressure dosing pumps contribute to the success of Grillo’s new MSA synthesis

The Berlin-based manufacturer of laboratory measuring instruments KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH reported today, that its high-pressure metering pumps played an important role in the development of the groundbreaking new manufacturing process of methanesulfonic acid directly from methane and sulfur trioxide, which was successfully realized by researchers from Duisburg's Grillo-Werke AG.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 12 Oct 2018

Researchers acquire new insights into DNA polymerases

Complex biological systems can be described as a network of chemical processes that take place in molecules. The scientists of the "ChemLife" research initiative at the University of Konstanz are working together in an equally active network with dynamic interconnections - both subject-specific and interdisciplinary.

19 Sep 2018

New strategy accelerates, automates process of prototype molecule optimization

The search for new medicinal molecules with predetermined properties is a rather complex, expensive and time-consuming process, especially in oncology.

14 Aug 2018

Scientists discover key vulnerability of mixed lineage leukemia

Childhood leukemia is a diagnosis that no family ever wants to endure. While the treatment of most types of leukemia has improved steadily over the years, a few specific types remain very difficult to treat.

13 Aug 2018

Researchers discover new protein that controls level of inflammation-inducing molecule

One of the major therapeutic targets for inflammatory diseases is the inflammation-inducing molecule TNF. However, excess levels of TNF cause side effects and can lead to diseases.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers find compounds that may pave way for new drugs against diabetes, obesity

A new study reveals that several drugs for treating hematological cancers are less effective than expected in inhibiting a special enzyme.

26 Jul 2018

New class of chemical compounds has potential for treating Zika virus and RSV

A new and promising class of chemical compounds has major potential for treating Zika virus and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The next step is to develop a drug.

12 Jul 2018

New approach paves way for electrochemical synthesis of opium alkaloids

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have mastered a nearly 50-year-old challenge of electrosynthetic chemistry, namely the electrochemical synthesis of thebaine.

30 Jun 2018

Lund researchers develop fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells

A team of researchers at Lund University in Sweden has developed a fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells.

25 Jun 2018

TU Graz researchers manipulate enzymes to build ring-shaped molecular structures

TU Graz researchers managed for the first time ever to 'retrain' an enzyme to build ring-shaped molecular structures instead of performing its natural task of reducing double bonds.

12 Jun 2018

Snail's eye inspires new type of RIOCATH urinary catheter

The Czech company Riocath Global developed and patented in collaboration with the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences a world-wide unique technology applicable to tubular medical devices. One of the first clinically significant applications is a new form of urinary catheter.

25 May 2018

Organic chemistry News and Research

New Mainz-based Collaborative Research Center aims to explore DNA repair and genome stability

New approach allows pathogens to be starved by blocking important enzymes

Scientists develop new method to produce irradiated nanomaterials for medical applications

Early exposure to health enrichment programs benefits students

Scientists use electron microscope to study chemical transformation in catalytic cross-coupling reaction

KNAUER high-pressure dosing pumps contribute to the success of Grillo’s new MSA synthesis

Researchers acquire new insights into DNA polymerases

New strategy accelerates, automates process of prototype molecule optimization

Scientists discover key vulnerability of mixed lineage leukemia

Researchers discover new protein that controls level of inflammation-inducing molecule

Researchers find compounds that may pave way for new drugs against diabetes, obesity

New class of chemical compounds has potential for treating Zika virus and RSV

New approach paves way for electrochemical synthesis of opium alkaloids

Lund researchers develop fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells

TU Graz researchers manipulate enzymes to build ring-shaped molecular structures

Snail's eye inspires new type of RIOCATH urinary catheter

Scripps Research professor wins 2018 RSC Bioorganic Chemistry Award

Modifying Oncolytic Adenoviruses to Target Pancreatic Cancer

Metrohm presents accurate method for determination of metal-organic compounds by thermometric titration

TUM scientists discover new substance to fight against tuberculosis

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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