Starting from the early alchemists we take a journey through time to examine how each of these chemists pushed the boundaries of what is possible

Significant Milestones in Chemistry: A Timeline of Influential Chemists

“Foldability” Could Have Influenced the Canonical Amino Acid Alphabet
Library of peptides made from prebiotically relevant amino acids studied

Angewandte Chemie 11/2023: Purification and Precision
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

ATP-Fueled Nanoparticles Enable Self-Erasing Security Labels
Non-equilibrium self-assembly system based on chitosan derivatives enables the creation of self-erasing patterns for communication security in a spatiotemporally programmable manner

Biocatalyst Produces Bioplastics from C5-Sugars and CO2
Whole-cell system allows for production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) under mild conditions by carboxylation of 2-furoic acid

Paul Berg (1926 – 2023)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate and pioneer of genetic engineering passed away

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Detection by Naked Eye
Nanozyme-based nucleic acid testing is a cost-effective and simple method that can facilitate COVID-19 testing and large-scale screening

Improved Effectiveness of Ion Interference Therapy for Tumours
“Block and attack” strategy for tumor therapy through ZnO2/siRNA/NIR-mediating Zn2+-overload and amplified oxidative stress

Salt Disrupts the Function of Immunesystem
Too much salt weakens the energy supply of regulatory T cells and thus the immune system

Impact of RNA Modifications on SARS-CoV-2 RNA Synthesis
RNA modifications may be a cause of different symptoms for different individuals toward SARS-CoV-2