Simple, effective synthesis of novel carbonaceous nanostructures with various dimensionsunder mild conditions

Novel Carbonaceous Nanostructures

Direct-Type Reaction Of Simple Amides
First highly enantioselective direct-type reaction of simple amides and use of a chiral macro crown ether in asymmetric catalysis

Behold the Ring of Rings
Reductive aromatization of simple cyclic precursors leads to [n]cycloparaphenylenes (n = 5, 7–12) in good yields

Almonds – Better Raw
Comparative study of raw, fried and roasted almonds shows that unprocessed almonds maintain better quality

When Bacteria Attack!
Understanding the peptides that bacteria use to communicate with each other and go to war with their host

Angewandte Chemie 14/2015: Overcoming Limitations
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Chitosan–Gelatin Microcapsules
Chitosan–gelatin (CG) microcapsules containing either caprylic or decanoic acid cross-linked by glutaraldehyde

Synthesis of Monophosphine Ligands for Asymmetric Synthesis
Asymmetric Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling

New RIKEN President
RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori will step down from his position and has implemented a RIKEN-wide reorganization

Mutated Gene Cause For Life-Threatening Influenza
Severe influenza may be caused by mutations in genes important for interferon production