Understanding how taste cells respond to sugar could eventually lead to ways to treat overconsumption and perhaps obesity

Sweet Tasting Cells

Sweet Solution to Mobile Power
You might one day power your mp3 player or smart phone by simply pouring in a sugary drink, thanks to biofuel cells research

Biotech Crops Over 1 Billion Hectares
Developing nations drive growth at adoption rates exceeding industrialized countries

DSM Completes Acquisition of Martek
DSM completes acquisition of Martek Biosciences Corporation; adding new Nutrition growth platform

Angewandte Chemie 10/2011: Good Taste
An overview of the current issue of Angewandte Chemie

Science Slams updated February 2025
Are you interested in presenting your results in an enjoyable and comprehensible way in front of a broad audience? Or to attend a Science Slam?

European Women in Chemistry
European Women in Chemistry edited by Jan Apotheker and Livia Simon Sarkadi, reviewed by Francesco De Angelis, University of l’Aquila, Italy

How do Microwave Ovens Work?
Microwaves can be used to heat food in times that put conventional ovens to shame. But how do they do it?

Occurrence of Semicarbazide in Prawns
Compound used as marker for the detection of a banned antimicrobial agent is shown to naturally occur in prawns

A Reason to Eat Chocolate
Polyphenols found in chocolate shown to lower levels of “bad” cholesterol while increasing production of heart-healthy cholesterol