In the quiz, we take a closer look at the chemistry of the sugary world

Sugar, Sweeteners, and Their Chemistry

Otto Hahn Prize 2023 for Herbert Waldmann
Outstanding achievements in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry honored

Intramolecular Radical Cyclization Catalyzed by a B12-Dependent Enzyme
Engineered variant of the transcription factor CarH used for non-native radical cyclization reactions

Combining Biocatalysis with a Biocompatible Reaction for One-Pot Syntheses
Biocatalyzed alcohol oxidation and chemocatalyzed Pictet-Spengler annulation give tetrahydroisoquinolines and tryptolines

Biocatalytic Reduction of Imines in Non-Conventional Solvents
Iminoreductases are efficiently used to reduce cyclic imines in deep eutectic solvents and glycerol

Most Accessed Articles: September 2023
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Stereoselective Biocatalytic α-Deuteration of L-Amino Acids
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate-dependent Mannich cyclase can deuterate a diverse range of amino acids

Who’s Next? Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 – Final Voting Results
Results of your predictions for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

We Cannot Continue to Rely on Platinum and Palladium
Bert Klein Gebbich, Utrecht University, discusses his fascination with manganese and iron catalysts and his interest in education

The Role of Phosphonates in Creating Velvet Worm Glue
Protein-based slime used for hunting and defense contains phosphonate moieties