Italian medicinal chemist passed away

Maurizio Botta (1950 – 2019)

Two-in-One Contrast Agent for Medical Imaging
Bimodal probe made from a contrast agent for MRI and a dye for photoacoustic imaging

Science for the Summer 2019
Fun science-related books, podcasts, and videos recommended by editors

Like a Bridge over Troubled Enzymes
Small molecules activate glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Enzyme-Free Production of Silk Hydrogels
Fenton reaction used to prepare silk fibroin hydrogels for biomedical applications

Automated Research Data Management
The NFDI4Chem consortium aims to digitalize and cross-link all data-based processes in chemistry

The Art of Sensing within the Skin
Dermal tattoo sensors for the detection of blood pH change and metabolite levels

Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Promote Wound Healing
Rapid wound closing, nitric oxide release, and infection prevention

Analysis of Spreading of Cancer Cells
High-throughput isolation of cell protrusions may help analyze metastasis mechanisms

Facebook Changes Rules for Health News
Facebook takes action against dubious health claims