Angewandte Chemie author profile and interview of Gerhard Erker: Curiosity can be a very strong motivator.

Two types of phosphonium salt can be made under the same conditions due to the dichotomous reactivity of dimethyl acetals

Microneedle patches made from a dissolving polymer have been used for influenza vaccination

Synthesis of highly structured short chains of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) could mean more efficient, cheaper electronics

Greenhouse simulates real-world conditions for research and development

An antiretroviral microbicide gel can cut HIV infection in women by more than 50 % if used consistently

Ivy nanoparticles may protect skin from UV radiation at least four times better than the metal-based sunblocks found on store shelves today

By injecting DMSP into the channels of a microfluidic devise, the movement of microbes has been captured on camera

The avidin/biotin amplification route has been used to better visulize targets in MRI with a biotin-Gd-DOTA monoamide trimer

Twisting and untwisting processes discovered in polymers could help explain crystal growth and liquid crystal behavior