Ruthenium (II)[Ru (II)] polypyridyl complexes have been the focus of intense investigations
since work began exploring their supramolecular interactions with DNA. In recent years …

Abstract Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) have been frequently
detected in the environment around the world. Algae play a significant role in aquatic …

A novel catalytic hydrogen‐autotransfer protocol for the atom‐efficient α‐alkylation of
ketones with readily available alcohols is presented. The use of manganese complexes …

The occurrence of emerging organic pollutants (EOPs) in the aquatic environment
originating from point and diffuse sources, has been the subject of global apprehension in …

Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) is based on the hypothesis that changes
in molecular structure reflect changes in the observed response or biological activity. The …

With the release of the landmark report Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and a
Strategy, the US National Academy of Sciences, in 2007, precipitated a major change in the …

Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are paving the way for major improvements in
the evaluation of the hazards posed by the large number of chemicals found at low levels in …

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols that provide health-promoting benefits upon
consumption. However, poor bioavailability has been a major hurdle in their use as drugs or …

In contrast to the general research attitude in the basic sciences, environmental sciences are
often goal-driven and should provide the scientific basis for risk assessment procedures …

Small-molecule drugs are organic compounds affecting molecular pathways by targeting
important proteins. These compounds have a low molecular weight, making them penetrate …