Monitor provides an insight into the latest developments in drug discovery through brief synopses of recent presentations and publications together with expert commentaries on the latest technologies. There are three sections: Molecules summarizes the chemistry and the pharmacological significance and biological relevance of new molecules reported in the literature and on the conference scene; Synthesis outlines the latest advances in synthetic and separation techniques, approaches to the total synthesis of natural products of pharmaceutical relevance and the screening of new chemical entities; Profiles offers commentary on promising lines of research, emerging molecular targets, novel technology and legislative issues.