- VOL 15. ISSUE 18
June 01, 2015
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Modern Alchemy: Chemists Devise Synthesis of Valuable Exotic Compounds
Scientists Identify Interferon Beta as Likely Culprit in Persistent Viral Infections
Researchers Link Brain Protein to Binge-Drinking Behavior
Team Wins $2.2 Million to Expand Study of Innovative Obesity Therapy
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Modern Alchemy: Chemists Devise Synthesis of Valuable Exotic Compounds
The new reaction from the Baran lab can create complex “amines” that could be highly useful in pharmaceuticals, but have been impractical—or impossible—to make with standard methods.
Scientists Identify Interferon Beta as Likely Culprit in Persistent Viral Infections
The results from the Oldstone lab suggest that drugs blocking IFNβ might one day be used to treat persistent viral infections, which include those caused by HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.
Researchers Link Brain Protein to Binge-Drinking Behavior
A study from the Contet lab shows deleting a specific gene in mice ramps up alcohol consumption.
Team Wins $2.2 Million to Expand Study of Innovative Obesity Therapy
The project, led by Scripps Florida’s Anutosh Chakraborty, will explore a potential new drug target.
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