Washington, Apr 18 : More than a decade after discovering kapakahines- marine-derived natural products with anti-leukaemia potential-scientists have found the first technique to synthesise them in laboratory in large quantities, by using only acetylene gas, a handful of amino acids, and a dozen inventive steps.
Kapakahines were isolated from a South Pacific sponge in trace quantities, but its lack of availability stalled any future studies.
But, thanks to the efforts of researchers at Scripps Research Institute that unlimited production of kapakahine is now possible.
Thus, research on the compound can proceed and may eventually lead to new drug treatments.
Washington, Apr 18 : Model Donna Feldman, who is known for her exotic looks, insists that although Brazilian models have always reigned the swimsuit modeling industry, Israeli women can give them a run for their money.
Cairo- US special envoy George Mitchell is holding talks with Egyptian president Hosny Mubarak on Saturday in Cairo as part of his Middle East tour to promote peace in the region.
Washington, Apr. 18 : A high-profile attorney has claimed that the declassified Department of Justice memos detailing interrogation techniques prove the U. S. did not torture, even as the ACLU and some lawmakers claim the memos are proof positive the Bush administration did.
Vienna - The US would be in breach of international law if it does not prosecute CIA officials for torturing alleged terrorists, the United Nations' monitor on torture Manfred Nowak said in a newspaper interview published Saturday in Austria.
Kabul - Afghan and international forces killed four suspected militants in two opera
