Hi, February's MOTM is Combretastatin, which is a Zulu poison that is now being used as a possible cure for cancers. It has been written by Mike Thompson of Uppingham School. http://www.bristol.ac.uk/Depts/Chemistry/MOTM/motm.htm#feb2004 Regards, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Paul May, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK tel: +44 (0)117 928-9927 fax: +44 (0)117 925-1295 <mailto:paul.may@bris.ac.uk> Mobile: 07811371539 Home URL: <http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Chemistry/staff/pwm.htm> Molecule of the Month: <http://www.bristol.ac.uk/Depts/Chemistry/MOTM/motm.htm> Bumper sticker: "Where are we going? And why are we in this hand-basket?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------