Bacteria living in symbiosis with fungi may mask theirselves to avoid the fungi's defense mechanism

Bacteria in Disguise

Cobalt-Controlled Communication
Communication between two iron centers can be modified by the presence of Co and has implications for molecular devices

Block By Block
Easily modified building blocks open way for stereoselective synthesis for drug design by using enzymes

Edible Gas Storage
Cubes made from sugar molecules represent a new form of porous metal - organic framework

Mess-ter Comic — Retrosynthesis
A new comic series by Sophie Lin: In part 1 she depicts the retrosynthetic analysis and her life during her master’s training

Microscopic Firewalls
Synthetic nacre, or mother of pearl, acts as a heat shield forming a porous foam with an armored skin

Researchers Locations
Which countries have the biggest share of researchers?

Heavy Metal Fish
Ready to order? Would you like the shark steak? ... or to test mercury first?

Chemistry – The Creative Force
Chemistry conferences like the Football Champions League? The organizers of the 3rd EuCheMS Congress think so

Microengines Forever Blowing Bubbles
Environmental clean-up, medical diagnosis and chemical analysis could all be done with microdevices powered by bubbles