Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a novel method for the scalable synthesis of withanolides, a class of naturally occurring compounds with significant potential in cancer treatment. This groundbreaking approach, published in Science Advances [1], could revolutionise cancer research by providing a reliable and efficient means of producing these vital compounds in large quantities.

Scientists at King’s College London have developed a rapid method for creating cyclic peptides, potentially accelerating the production of new antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society [1], demonstrates a technique that reduces synthesis time from hours or days to mere minutes.