Cover Story: Drugs from Plants

• New Bioactive Compounds from Herbs
  Herbal plants possess active components that fight disease.

• Ginseng -- Man's Panacea -- and Other Panax Species
  Panax constitutes one of the world's most popular herbal cure-alls.

• Chrysanthemum's Anti-Cancer Potential
  Chrysanthemum is rich in components that could kill tumour cells.

• Mushrooms Boost Cancer Immunity
  The golden needle mushroom has an ingredient with cancer treatment potential.

• The "General" Wages War on Cancer
  Rhubarb, also known as the General, could prevent cancer cell migration.

• Orchids in Chinese Medicine
  The orchid offers treatment for many ills.

• Traditional Medicine for Malaria
  A malaria research initiative advocates more efforts to tap the potential of herbal sources.

• Plant Products for Treating Diabetes
  Herbs could complement drugs for diabetes.

• Colourful Health Diet
  Multicoloured fruit and vegetables add flavour and health benefits.

• A Healthy Serving of Fruit Peel
  Anti-oxidants in inedible parts of fruits.

• Kampo Medicine in Japanese Healthcare
  Traditional Japanese-cum-Western medicine.

• DNA Fingerprinting of Botanicals
  A useful tool for botanical quality control.

• Plant-Derived Drugs
  Evidence-based plant-derived products.

• Chinese Herb Production in Australia
  Farming project aims for quality.

• Polychemical Medicine: Revisiting Chinese Medicine
  An emerging emphasis on holism.

• Herbal Medicine and Drug Interactions
  Treatment combining herbal medication and drugs requires safety monitoring.

• Validating Chinese Herbal Medicine Prescriptions
  New software validates TCM prescriptions.

• Herbal Remedies in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
  Herbal remedies are potentially useful in asthma and allergies.

• Patenting Plant-Based Innovation
  A synthesised substance may not constitute a new product.

Features

• The Low-Hanging Fruits of Nanotechnology
  Investors and technopreneurs discuss the first harvest of nanotechnology.

• Nano Industry?

• Building Functional Nanosystems
  Nanotech pioneer expects productive nanosystems within a decade.

• Simplifying Fabrication of Nanomaterials
  Chemical-vapour deposition of a single precursor yields better-quality nanomaterials.

• High-Impact Biodiversity Research
  A change of mindset and a new approach have paid off for a biodiversity group in Singapore.

• Asia Leads in Wireless Innovation
  A venture capitalist bets on Asia when investing in wireless technology.

• Mapping the Brain
  Singapore-developed brain atlases go international.

Departments

• Editorial
  Plant-Based Medicine.

• In Brief
  Innovative highlights in various fields.

• Industry Updates
  Significant industry developments.

• Viewpoint
  Traditional Healing as a Culture
  Belief in the healing power of traditional medicine greatly depends on culture.

• Spotlight
  Integrative Approach to Tissue Engineering
  Shu Chien, UCSD, talks about integrated approach in tissue engineering.

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