Genetic engineering and molecular evolution used to develop the enzymatic synthesis of a semiconductor

Proteins Produce Semiconductors

Making Emoticons with DNA
New strategy allows efficient assembly of synthetic DNA into complex bi-dimensional shapes

Angewandte Chemie 25/2012: Never Boring, Always Magic
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Restriction of Phthalates
Combined proposal to restrict four classified phthalates under REACH not justified

New PET Plant for Lotte Chemical UK built by Uhde Inventa-Fischer
Lotte Chemical UK expands polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production at its Wilton, UK, site

Leaves Reveal their Materialistic Nature
Plant cystoliths: A complex functional biocomposite of four distinct silica and amorphous calcium carbonate phases

VCI on New EU Directive on Energy Efficiency
German chemical industry association (VCI) thinks that absolute savings target chokes off growth in Europe

Secrets of Immunosuppressive Drugs
Calcineurin inhibitors, used clinically as immunosuppressive drugs, are shown to confer a growth advantage to myeloid cells

OLEDs from Alcohol
Alcohol-processable organic electrolytes form effective electron-injection layers for organic light-emitting diodes

Bayer Strengthens Fruits And Vegetables Business
Bayer CropScience to acquire watermelon and melon business of US-based Abbott & Cobb Inc.