Plague detection through anti-carbohydrate antibodies could lead to rapid point-of-care diagnosis

Sugar Coating Reveals Black Death

100th Birthday: Mildred Cohn
A biochemist who overcame religious and sexual discrimination

Modern Tools for the Synthesis of Complex Bioactive Molecules
Application of innovative modern synthetic methods and techniques for preparing natural products and other compounds of biological and pharmacological interest

Stirred, Not Shaken
Nanoscale magnetic stir bars, small enough to remain in suspension, thoroughly mix droplets of just a few picoliters

Educate – Inspire – Connect
Nobel Laureates and young scientists enjoyed international research dialogue in relaxed atmosphere at the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Michael Bendikov (1971 – 2013)
Michael Bendikov, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, has passed away

Mind your Language! A Very Brief Guide to Language Usage in Scientific Writing (1)
Explaining scientific principles in simple and understandable language is a valuable skill: Insider tips on taking care of what you write

From Pharmacy to the Pub — A Bark Conquers the World: Part 3
The long road from the structure determination to the total synthesis of quinine is an exciting detective story

Is Graphene Really a 2D Material?
The need to make more quantitative use of the total electronic charge density distribution is demonstrated by a long unsolved problem

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Air-Sensitive Techniques (3)
Some basic experimental set ups for performing reactions with air-sensitive compounds and how to add solids and liquids