Carolyn R. Bertozzi, USA, awarded for her bioorthogonal method for changing cellular sugar codes and detecting diseased cells
Heinrich Wieland Prize 2012 for C. Bertozzi
Introducing the European Young Chemist Network (EYCN)
The EYCN supports chemists as they begin their careers, with activities aimed at developing soft skills and broadening career possibilities
Kill the Pain with Black Mamba Venom
Black mamba venom contains isopeptides from the three-finger toxin family that are endowed with powerful analgesic effects
A. Wheeler Awarded Heinrich Emanuel Merck Prize
Aaron Wheeler, Canada, awarded the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Prize for work on the microfluidic extraction and quantification of estrogen
Filming Bacterial Life in Multicolor
Multicolored probes target cell wall synthesis in the arms race with bacteria
NMR Experiments Assisting in Drug Design
A simple experiment combines modern NMR techniques with applications in drug design
Prince of Asturias Award for R. Lerner and G. Winter
Gregory Winter, UK,and Richard Lerner, USA, receive the Prince of Asturias Award for their work on antibodies and immunology
It Takes Two to a Healthy Colon
Lycopene and fish oil synergize to prevent colon cancer’s growth and progression
Novasep Invests 30 Million EUR
Largest chromatography plant for purification-based manufacturing in pharmaceutical industry
Nanoscopic Antibiotic Factory
Nanocapsules containing penicillin acylase can make their own antibiotic and deliver it to a specific target site