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Articles from research, 18^th Edition

The archive contains articles from the Eighteenth Edition of research (2006) in PDF format. Use the search function to look for specific topics or key words from the desired article.

From yoghurt to medicinal plants
Innovative products from biotechnology

Health-bringing tobacco
Plants produce pharmaceutical active ingredients

Biofuel is on the fast track to success
Bayer promotes production of biofuel with combined expertise

Help for weak hearts
Search for active substances to combat serious cardiovascular disease

Better oil for better health
New variety of rapeseed reduces formation of unwanted fatty acids

Shaping the future as an inventor company
Editorial

Gems for research
Crystallography

Thrombosis live
A new microscope lets scientists see the vascular system in fine detail

Long life for data
Plastics make holographic discs a reality

Damaged cell walls
Microscope aids in discovering mechanism of action

Fashionable foams
Bayer researchers develop a solvent-free raw material for imitation leather

Innovations are the engine for success
Interview Dr. Wolfgang Plischke

"Insider" information
New measuring technologies make the course of chemical reactions visible

Be calm, my beating heart
Discovery of a new active substance which controls raised heart rates

Away from the tube
New process optimizes aniline production

Water for life
Bayer and National Geographic support nine projects to conserve drinking water

Holds up in the heat
New insulating material for high temperatures

A health farm for plants
Insecticide that also protects plants against stress

Maître de plastics
Dieter Freitag – a career in chemistry

High-potential multitalent
Recent studies confirm: active ingredient of Aspirin® can protect against colorectal cancer

Freedom for color
New digital printing process for personalized plastic design

Water with added protection
New active ingredients for greenhouse plants

Molecules exchange partners
Otto Bayer Prize for Professor Alois Fürstner

The mycotoxin detective
Highly accurate rapid diagnostic test developed for cereal