Selective tumor treatment: beta-galactosidase releases active agent from prodrugs

Targeted Attack on Tumors

Made out of Thin Air
Fixation of CO2 through iridium catalyzed hydrosilylation

Chemical Production in Compliance with Torah and the Koran: Part 2
We examine the effects of these restrictions on the preparation processes involved in the making of halal and kosher products

Restructuring the Chemical Industry One Reaction at a Time
With pressure on oil, industrious chemists are seeking alternative routes to the feedstocks that can be transformed into useful products

Social Media in Sciences – Interview with P. Smith, Agilent Technologies
Paul Smith, Agilent Technologies, UK, shares his experiences and benefits of using social media in sciences

Halal and Kosher Food Production: Interview with Prignitzer Marketing Director and Chief Executive
R.-E. Kühn and W. Krüger, Germany, talk about the challenges of becoming a certified producer of kosher and halal materials

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Growing Crystals Part 2
Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal

Wonderlab Comic – UV Lamp
Sophie and Gin-Jo are given a new project to work on in the Wonderlab, which leads to Gin-Jo unraveling the mysteries of the UV lamp

Nobel Prize Trends
Which country produced the most Nobel Laureates? How old is a typical Laureate? And is it taking longer for discoveries to be recognized?

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: The Cover Letter (1)
How to write a knockout cover letter: insider tips for getting your paper noticed before the editor has even read it!