Holger Butenschön, University of Hanover, Germany, celebrates his 65th birthday

65th Birthday: Holger Butenschön

Genomic Damage
CRISPR–Cas9 produces unwanted DNA deletions and mutations

Total Synthesis of Belizentrin Methyl Ester
Ester of unstable metabolite synthesized

Compound with Polymeric Nitrogen Chains Discovered
Three new compounds in the Fe-N system synthesized under high pressures

Room-Temperature CO Oxidation
Iron oxide nanoflakes loaded with gold particles as highly effective catalysts

How Indole Affects Honey Bees
Poppy flowers use indole for the biosynthesis of yellow pigments and as scent compounds to attract honey bees

Brighter Luminescence in Metallic Nanoparticles
Eliminating surface defects increases luminescence of Ag nanoparticles up to 300 times

Functionalizing Surfaces with DNA
Adding DNA-functionalized Au nanoparticles to various materials gives stable and functional conjugates

Glass Wool as a Catalyst Support
Metal and metal oxide nanoparticle catalysts deposited on inexpensive glass wool

Cobalt Catalyst for Green Alcohol Dehydrogenation
Dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols catalyzed by a Cp*Co(III) complex