Fluorescence lights up cells programmed to die

Chemical functionalization of ‘toxic’ long carbon nanotubes reduces their effective length and alleviates asbestos-like pathogenicity

Whey protein stabilizes nanotransporter and controls pH-dependent drug release

The absolute configurations of the bitter acids of hops determined

Highly efficient electrocatalyst for the reduction of oxygen in fuel cells and batteries

Diatom sex pheromone isolated and characterized

pH-dependent conformation change controls energy transfer in nanocrystal sensors

Synthetic analogue of the vetiver oil odorant, used in perfumes like Ralph Lauren's ‘Polo’ and Chanel N°5, has proven the vetiver rule wrong

Bacterial virulence factor of mushroom soft rot identified and could help find a drug to treat fungal infections in humans

The first ordered Si nanocrystal arrays may provide a new platform to study and tailor the light-emitting properties of silicon