Tetrahydrofuran and acetonitrile prove to be more efficient and friendlier solvents for peptide synthesis

Tetrahydrofuran and acetonitrile prove to be more efficient and friendlier solvents for peptide synthesis
A synthetic peptide catalyzing the formation of protective silica layers on the surface of yeast cells
Scientists finally identify the chemical components of the bed bug aggregation pheromone - premiss to develop commercial traps
A handheld smartphone-based fluorescence microscopy platform can effectively image and size single DNA molecules
A hydrocarbon-based discotic liquid crystal can be used as anti-corrosion coating for iron surface against various conditions
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is capable of separating gold clusters with atomic precision in a simple and efficient way
Rewritable paper based on color-switching redox dyes uses light and heat to print and erase, respectively
Layer-by-layer coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles assemble into biocompatible drug carriers targeting cancer cells
The dual role of an N-methoxy amide group avoids undesired heteroatom coordination in Pd-catalyzed C−H functionaliztion
Graphenes can be used as carbocatalysts for the hydrogenation of alkenes and acetylene without the need for metals