Posts by American Chemical Society
Re-engineered plant compound treats opioid addiction in mice
Researchers have re-engineered the structure of vincamine, a plant-derived compound, so that it reduces morphine-seeking behaviors in mice. …
Read Full ArticlePreventing, healing tooth decay with a bioactive peptide
Researchers develop a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones. …
Read Full ArticleHow diabetes can increase cancer risk
Researchers report a possible explanation for why people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing some forms of cancer. …
Read Full ArticleNanoparticle therapy targets lymph node metastases
Researchers have developed a strategy to target metastases in lymph nodes for destruction before they can cause cancer at other locations. …
Read Full ArticleA homing beacon for chemotherapy drugs
Researchers have made a hydrogel that, when injected near tumors in mice, recruits drugs to shrink the tumor with fewer side effects. …
Read Full ArticleThe hidden hazards of antibiotic resistance genes in air
People are often notified about poor air quality by weather apps, and this happens frequently in urban areas, where levels of outdoor pollution containing particulates and soot are high. But now scientists are reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that …
Read Full ArticleTraditional Tibetan medicine exposes people and environment to high mercury levels
Many people view the Tibetan Plateau, or “Roof of the World,” as a pristine alpine environment, largely untouched by pollution. But researchers, reporting in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology, have now shown that …
Read Full ArticleSkin responsible for greater exposure to carcinogens in barbecue smoke than lungs
With summer coming, it’s only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there’s a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin. In a study appearing in …
Read Full ArticleRabies virus trick could help treat Parkinson’s Disease
The rabies virus wreaks havoc on the brain, triggering psychosis and death. To get where it needs to go, the virus must first trick the nervous system and cross the blood brain barrier — a process that makes it of interest …
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