Indiatimes

Inside the meth cook's kitchen: How cops spoiled a seven-member gang’s broth in Chennai

A meth lab operated by seven youths, including chemistry and engineering graduates, was busted at a house in Kodungaiyur. They used online resources and local stores to procure chemicals. The gang was ...
eLife

The genomes of polyextremophilic cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions

The role and extent of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in eukaryotes are hotly disputed topics that impact our understanding of the origin of metabolic processes and the role of organelles in cellular ...
IEEE

Combined colorimetric and gravimetric CMUT sensor for detection of phenylacetone

Abstract: Detection of phenylacetone is of interest as it is used as a precursor for the synthesis of (meth)amphetamine. The ability to detect illegal drugs at e.g. border crossings is valuable for ...
Jurist

Designation of Alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile (APAAN), a Precursor Chemical Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Phenylacetone, Methamphetamine, and Amphetamine, as a List I Chemical

APAAN is a primary precursor for the manufacture of phenylacetone (also known as phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) or benzyl methyl ketone), methamphetamine, and amphetamine. Throughout the 1970s, ...