Endocannabinoids, the body's equivalent to compounds in marijuana that lead to a "high" could help explain dietary fat intake

Explaining the Munchies Could Lead to Anti-Obesity Medication

Angewandte Chemie 33/2011: Caught on Gold
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Angewandte Author Profiles August
Stefan Bräse, Younan Xia, Sjoerd Harder, and Stefan Hecht, are interviewed this month

Polymer With a Nicotine Habit
Newly synthesized polymer, fitted with molecular pincers, effectively captures nicotine molecules and its analogues

Beacon of Light For Protein Detection
Molecular beacons allow sensitive detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and small molecules in complex biological samples

Wonderlab Comic — Gloves
Gin-Jo and Sophie discover the importance of wearing — and removing — gloves

Everybody – Many – 60 – 15 – 4
German selection process for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from the North Rhine-Westphalian point of view and its success

The Good And The Bad News for Chocolate Fans
As with any vice — Bieber, brews, or bars of chocolate — those who partake to excess will have a trove of excuses

Unmasked by X-rays
Active substances such as signaling agents or toxins can be unmasked by X-ray radiation if the mask has an antenna

Tape-Stripping Test
Tape-stripping technique can be used to monitor worker exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including pyrene and benzo(a)pyrene