Biosynthetic precursor to monoterpene indole alkaloids, an important class of natural products

Total Synthesis of (−)-Strictosidine

2D Nanomaterials as Solid Lubricants
Long-term friction and wear performance of MXene coatings studied

Painless Glucose Monitoring Uses Fingertip Sweat
Simple, non-inavasive self-testing protocol based on personalized data

Two Silylating Reagents Used for Easier Peptide Synthesis
Transient masking of amino acids and peptides

SARS-CoV-2 Variant Trades Improved Binding for Antibody Evasion
One of the mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 reduces binding to cells, but also to neutralizing antibodies

Source of Musty Off-Flavor in Cocoa Identified
Levels of (−)-geosmin and 3-methyl-1H-indole shown to be important factors

LEDs with Reduced Blue Light Could Prevent Sleep Disruption
New phosphor produces a warm white light with a reduced blue component

A Monomeric Aluminum Imide with an Al≡N Bond
Short bond distances and linear structure provide evidence for triple bond

High Ammonia Packing Density in Metal–Organic Framework
Reversible adsorption in Al-based framework functionalized with free carboxylic acid and hydroxyl groups

Iron Complexes With Chelating Isonitrile Ligands
Improved rigidity could lead to new photocatalysts