The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm

A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (3)

Guess the Chemist (13)
Can you guess the scientist from the description?

Combining Analytical Chemistry with Art History
Richard R. Ernst, grandson of Walter Ernst, analyses a 13th century painting from Central Tibet

Antibodies as Gatekeepers
Using antibodies allows the specific detection of finasteride, steroids used for sports doping, in urine

New Way to Detect Sensitivity to Gluten
Library of peptides on the surfaces of bacteria can capture new antibodies associated with sensitivity to gluten due to celiac disease

Young Researchers Organization
Young Academy of Europe (YAE) is a pan-European initiative of outstanding young scientists for networking, scientific exchange and science policy

Attract Top-level Scientists to Poorer EU Regions
European Commission launched project to attract outstanding academics to universities or institutions in less developed regions in Europe

Identifying Degradation of Polychlorinated Phenols
Use of compound-specific chlorine and carbon isotope analysis to assess chlorinated phenol biotransformation

Influence of Climate Change on Chemicals
How Will Global Climate Change Influence the Way We Assess and Manage Chemicals in the Environment?

The Subtleties of Supping Red Wine
What is it about wine that gives a particular bottle its unique aroma or bouqet; analytical methods reveal new insights