Native-sized spider silk protein successfully expressed for the first time in metabolically engineered Escherichia coli

Mass Production of Spider Silk

Wacker Expands Silicon-Production
Wacker buys silicone-production plant from Henkel Technologies in South Korea

C=O Activation in CO2
First step to using CO2 as a chemical feedstock – theoretical studies reveal mechanism of CO2 activation by uranium complex

Ultrasensitive Detection
Electrochemical immunoassay evaluated spiked food samples, including fruit juices, milk, and pork, with excellent detection levels

Silver-Free Protocol
New route to gold-based catalyst removes need for moisture and light sensitive silver salts

Memory Enzyme
Short -term inhibition of enzyme could lead to a treatment for cognitive decline associated with old age

Well Technology Licensed
Exxon Mobil licenses multi-zone stimulation technology well treatment process to Canyon Technical Services, Calgary, Canada

Time–Temperature Indicators
Nanoplates with time-temperature dependant UV/Vis spectra could have future in monitoring transportation and storage of food

Atmospheric Dioxane Degradation
Mechanism of the radical-initiated oxidation of 1,3-dioxane helps explain the role of ethers in the atmosphere

One-Phase for Biodiesel
Using ionic liquids for biodiesel production overcomes miscibility problem and allows recycling over several cycles