Inexpensive and non-toxic aluminum catalyst can make highly functional organic carbonates from epoxides and carbon dioxide

Functional in a Flash

New Clariant Production Site in Mexico
Clariant has inaugurated a production site for its industrial and consumer specialties (ICS) business unit at Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

Optogenetics – Revolutionizing Biochemistry
Optogenetic reporters, one of the most important tools of optogenetics, are introduced and latest findings summarized

Extended Portfolio of New Services for Chemists
Wiley acquires assets of FIZ Chemie Berlin Germany

Preserving Female Fertility
The immunosuppressant drug rapamycin prevents the premature loss of female fertility

The Whole is Greater than the Sum of the Parts
Three engineered dehydrogenase enzymes self-assemble to form a hydrogel that oxidizes methanol to CO2 and can be used in biobatteries

New Inhibitors for West Nile Virus
Development and characterization of new peptidomimetic inhibitors of the West Nile virus NS2B-NS3 protease

Therapeutic Activation of Death Receptors
Bioymifi is the first chemical compound which promotes cancer cell apoptosis by directly targeting the death receptor 5

New Colloid Structures Hold Key to Healthier Food
Advances in the stabilization of emulsion-based food structures allow healthier ingredients while maintaining appealing tastes and textures

Easy Separation of Oil and Water
Facile synthesis of marshmallow-like macroporous gels usable under harsh conditions for the separation of oil and water