Application of innovative modern synthetic methods and techniques for preparing natural products and other compounds of biological and pharmacological interest
Modern Tools for the Synthesis of Complex Bioactive Molecules
Stirred, Not Shaken
Nanoscale magnetic stir bars, small enough to remain in suspension, thoroughly mix droplets of just a few picoliters
Educate – Inspire – Connect
Nobel Laureates and young scientists enjoyed international research dialogue in relaxed atmosphere at the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Michael Bendikov (1971 – 2013)
Michael Bendikov, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, has passed away
Mind your Language! A Very Brief Guide to Language Usage in Scientific Writing (1)
Explaining scientific principles in simple and understandable language is a valuable skill: Insider tips on taking care of what you write
From Pharmacy to the Pub — A Bark Conquers the World: Part 3
The long road from the structure determination to the total synthesis of quinine is an exciting detective story
Is Graphene Really a 2D Material?
The need to make more quantitative use of the total electronic charge density distribution is demonstrated by a long unsolved problem
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Air-Sensitive Techniques (3)
Some basic experimental set ups for performing reactions with air-sensitive compounds and how to add solids and liquids
What’s Cooking in Chemistry: Hiroshi Shinokubo
Hiroshi Shinokubo talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, with a special recipe for Sweet and Tender Stewed Pork
Reuniting Chemical Disciplines, Separated at Birth
In the 19th Century, every chemist was a polymath. What changed? And how can we reunite the different chemical disciplines?