Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Ru(II) complex shows strong electrochemiluminescence in aqueous media

Directed evolution gives cytochrome P411 enzymes that can functionalize benzylic and allylic C–H bonds

Enzyme-based biocathode catalyzes petrochemical conversions

Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Stable and functional dyes for near-infrared fluorescence imaging of living subjects

Point-of-care system detects pathogens using a smartphone

Does everybody's urine smell after eating asparagus?

The unpleasant side-effect of enjoying asparagus which is seldomly talked about sounds like exciting chemistry

Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?