Molecular beacons allow sensitive detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and small molecules in complex biological samples

Beacon of Light For Protein Detection

World’s Largest-Ever Chemistry Experiment
The first crowdsourced chemistry experiment is measuring water quality across the globe as part of the IYC

Antifouling Membranes
Facile approach for constructing tunable hydrophilic or amphiphilic antifouling membrane surfaces for wastewater treatment

Mobility of Metals in Soil
New method to precisely and simultaneously quantify metals in soils and to describe their reactivity at short- and long-term

Performance of a Multiphase Baffle-Stirred Reactor
Turbulent gas-liquid flow field in an industrial 100-m3 stirred tank was calculated by using CFD

Gas-Bubbles Effect Formation of Nanocrystals
Gas bubbles can be used to tailor the kinetics of the nucleation and growth of inorganic nanocrystals in a colloidal synthesis

Tape-Stripping Test
Tape-stripping technique can be used to monitor worker exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including pyrene and benzo(a)pyrene

Mass Appeal of Serotonin Binding
Screening technique using a nonlabeled reporter ligand for the human serotonin transporter could improve depression drugs

Walking on Water
Low-cost microrobot with superhydrophobic legs inspired by water striders can walk on water

Second Quarter Results 2011
Q2/2011 was mixed for the chemical industry with political unrest and appreciation of the Swiss franc affecting results