One-pot synthesis of complex molecules via an allene-diene-alkyne coupling

Gold-Catalyzed Coupling Reaction Gives Polycycles

First Hydrophosphination Using a Germanium Precatalyst
Reaction of diphenylphosphine with styrenes or internal alkynes

Mechanochemistry Inspired by Nature
Control of biaryl conformations through crosslinking in a macromolecular network

Cyanation of Unactivated Alkyl Sulfonates
Nickel-catalyzed reaction of primary and secondary alkyl mesylates with zinc cyanide

New Class of Porphyrin-Inspired Macrocycles
Non-aromatic dibenzihomoporphyrins synthesized

Nanoparticle Decoys Against COVID-19
Nanodecoys adsorb viruses and inflammatory cytokines

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Breast Milk
Both older, phased-out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and newer alternatives detected

Angewandte Chemie 42/2020: Crosslinks
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Neanderthal Genes Associated with Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
Genomic variants inherited from Neanderthals most commonly found in South Asians and Europeans today

Saturated Buffer for Water Electrolysis
Highly concentrated phosphate buffer enables efficient water electrolysis at neutral pH