Pharmaceutical
Bacteria turn nature’s rainbow into therapeutics
25 Jul 2022A new bacterial platform makes plant-derived pigments more soluble, overcoming long-standing issues around their use in pharmaceuticals.
The perfect couple
26 Jan 2016Innovative molecule helps palladium catalyst create complex compounds
Breaking reactivity barriers
28 Jul 2015A phosphorus-based ligand facilitates palladium-catalyzed coupling of challenging building blocks
Ruthenium catalyst goes with the flow
2 Dec 2014A green route to key molecular building blocks delivers a continuous stream of products
Opening up the world of drug discovery
18 Dec 2012The A*STAR Experimental Therapeutic Centre strengthens its educational initiative through its popular Drug Discovery Course
Direct arene amination
27 Sep 2011A new gold-catalyzed reaction for the synthesis of aromatic amines could lead to greener production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals
Dissolving market hurdles
25 May 2010Development of a new formulation for poorly soluble drugs increases stability and dissolution, clearing the way to commercialization
Guided by nature
16 Mar 2010The versatile chemical synthesis of natural fungal compounds should lead to new candidates for malaria treatments
Hitting parasites where they hide
2 Feb 2010Drugs that selectively target pre-symptomatic, liver-stage malarial infection could ultimately help thwart this deadly disease.
Side by side by synthesis
10 Nov 2009Nitrogen atom-directed ortho-lithiation aids preparation of anti-HIV drug