A polymer endowed with metal-catecholate functional groups can absorb toxic chemicals from the air
Polymer Poison Trap
In Vivo Behavior of Nanoparticles
The three dimensional distribution of charges on nanoparticles’ surface deeply affects their in vivo behavior
Olefactory Code for Partner Selection
First biologically effective perfume synthesized
Free-trade Agreements for US and Europe
Preliminary talks for a trade pact with the EU to capitalize on the big price drop of natural gas
Inhibiting Hepatitis C
Coumarin derivatives can prevent replication of the hepatitis C virus by inducing an interferon antiviral response
ICS Gold Medal for R. D. Levine
The highest award of the Israel Chemical Society (ICS) is presented to Professor Raphael David Levine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Light Controlled Insulin Release
US scientists developed a drug depot which, upon exposure to light, releases insulin at appropriate times and amounts
200th Anniversary: Anders Ekeberg’s Death
Anders Ekeberg discovered the element tantalum despite being partially sighted and deaf; answer to Guess the Chemist (14)
New Pyroxene Compound
A new pyroxene compound, NaMnGe2O6, has been synthesized
Compound-Based Landscapes
Establishing landscapes of existing compounds could determine potentially interesting new compounds