Scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Cell-Material Sciences have discovered a novel cluster compound that could prove useful as a catalyst. Compounds, called polyoxometalates, contain a ...

A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics in lab experiments has been discovered. A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it ...

A particular silicon compound that has been sought by scientists for decades has been created by two separate teams of ...

Researchers have unveiled the remarkable potential of mesoporous carbon materials as advanced carriers for delivering ...

The substances have been used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, but they've recently become popular as possible ...

The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential cancer-fighting capabilities. Scientists have now managed to artificially synthesize the ...

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