Wolfram Koch, Executive Director, GDCh, talks about the up-coming Wissenschaftsforum Chemie 2011 in Bremen, Germany
Wolfram Koch on the GDCh’s Top Event
Secrets of Ebola Virus Resistance Uncovered
Critical cellular protein that the Ebola virus needs to cause infection and disease identified; it is a promising antiviral target
Real-Time Monitoring of Biological Aerosols
The work is expected to lead to innovative methods for real-time detection of numerous threats from biological aerosol exposures
Temperature of Individual Cells
Individual cells shown to deviate from 37 °C with areas of high and low temperature which may give clues to their mechanistic roles
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
Algorithm can spot the earliest biochemical changes that are a precursor to cervical cancer by untangling near-infrared Raman spectra
Why Does Influenza B Only Infect Humans?
Crystal structure of virus-protein complex explains why influenza B is restricted to humans
Mechanism of Melanin Protection Uncovered
Melanin’s ability to protect from radiation comes from electric current that allows regeneration
Redesigned Antibiotic for Antibiotic-Resistent Bacteria
Antibiotic vancomycin successfully reengineered to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Drill-Free Dentistry
New, pain-free way of tackling dental decay reverses the damage caused by acid and rebuilds teeth as new
Coffee – Good for Your Health
Dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast in reducing body weight, restoring red blood cell vitamin E and glutathione concentrations