The quest for rat poisons that mimic the Pied Piper's magic flute
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 13:25
in Health & Medicine
Scientists dream of developing a real-world version of the Pied Piper's magic flute new poisons that pose no threat to people, pets or wildlife, while specifically targeting rats, those germ-laden creatures that outnumber humans 6 to 1 in some urban areas. An article in the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS' weekly newsmagazine, details some of the steps toward that goal.