Engineering biofilms for biocatalysis gives catalysts with better activity and longevity than immobilized enzymes

Studies of an enzyme bound to a platinum(IV)-based anticancer drug reveal the molecular basis of its activation

Versatile membrane makes energy-efficient separation possible on an industrial scale and could be used in carbon capture

Metal-organic framework (MOF) that employs O2 from air can oxidize substrates under ambient conditions

Growth in the EU chemicals industry in 2011 will be better than initially expected, according to Cefic, Brussels

Research reveals that 10 % of middle-aged Europeans are on antidepressants

New findings on light-dependent magnetosensing potential of humans may lead to a renewed interest in sensory biology

Sensors for the constant monitoring of aircraft wear need no external power thanks to new energy-harvester module

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is showing promise as a probe of cancer

Materials that convert pressure into electricity shown to be more effective when patterned