Diterpenes (IMAGE) University of Basel Caption Using a new approach, chemists at the University of Basel have succeeded in the total synthesis of two natural compounds called randainin D (left) and barekoxide (right). Credit University of Basel, O. Baudoin Usage Restrictions Only to be used in reporting on the related press release License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.