Synthetic peptide reduces the virulence of the bacteria by blocking their communication by “quorum sensing”
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.
New Approach for Treating Multiple-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus

Sugars Gain Carbon Using Good Old Hydrazine Chemistry
Direct allylation and olefination of carbohydrates

How Is Haze Formed?
Soot as a surprising source of haze-building hydroxyl radicals
Firefly Luminescence Reveals Pesticides
Luciferin synthesis and organophosphate detection by a luminescent enzymatic cascade
Polymer Hydrogels Secure Confidential Information
Double lock label based on thermosensitive polymer hydrogels
A Pathway to Peptides in Space
Could life have an extraterrestrial origin?
Freshwater from Thin Air
Hydrogels containing a hygroscopic salt can harvest freshwater
Relief for Oceans and Landfills?
Strong and elastic, yet degradable: protein-based bioplastics
Healing Nerves on Spider Silk
Spider silk Janus fibers could attract nerve cells and stimulate their growth
Carbon in a Boron Wheel
Theoretical work identifies a new cluster with a planar pentacoordinate carbon