Cyclohexane-1,2-dione hydrolase accepts a wider range of substrates than other thiamine diphosphate dependent enzymes

Scoping Out the Competition

DFT of MnO2 Surfaces
Detailed DFT investigation of surfaces of rutile MnO2 which is an important material for energy storage and catalysis applications

Gold Medal for Levitt and Warshel
Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel, both USA, receive the highest recognition of the Israel Chemical Society

Hollow Nanospheres with Mesoporous Shells
Hollow rare-earth silicate spheres with mesoporous shells prepared through a one-step hydrothermal route

Sr Atom Clock
Strontium atomic clock sets new records in precision and stability

Angewandte Chemie 5/2013: Separate and Unite
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Water Oxidation by Amorphous Cobalt-Based Oxides
Amorphous cobalt-based oxides show catalytic activity in the bulk of the film, not just at the interface with the electrolyte

Vitamin D and Ca Reduce Obesity
Vitamin D and Ca reduce obesity in mice by induction of the death of fat cells

Tetrahalogenated Spiroketals
Iodocyclization gives spirocyclic skeletons with four halogen substituents

Repairing the Heart: Light-Activated Surgical Glue
A light-activated adhesive based on poly(glycerol sebacate acrylate) can be used to repair heart and vascular defects