Spit-stimulating natural compounds could end dry mouth Researchers analyzed menthol and a compound found in chile peppers as potential treatments for this side effect of radiation therapy on head and neck cancers. Read More

A zest for synthetic biology Metabolic engineers seek to overcome the challenges of mass-producing commodity chemicals, such as limonene, an oil from orange peels. Read More

From the journals: JBC Proteases that fire up the flu. A sulfate pocket to take out MRSA. Proteins that prompt cancer protrusions. Read about recent papers on these topics and more. Read More