Bacteria that electrocatalytically convert CO2 to formate present a green alternative to traditional inorganic electrocatalysts
Microbes as CO2 Conversion Catalysts
Towards a Cure for Diabetes
Discovery of mechanism that could convert cells into insulin-making cells could provide a permanent solution for diabetes
Near-IR Dyes for Solar Cells
Much of sunlight’s energy is wasted as it lies in the near-infrared (NIR) region. New, stable NIR dyes collect and use this energy
Highly Selective Alkene Dimerization
Rhodium immobilized on zeolites can dimerize ethene with high selectivity without the need for ligands
Real-Time Tracking of Oil Spills
Biosensor that uses antibodies detects marine pollutants and can provide real-time monitoring of oil spills to guide their clean-up
New Technology for Drug Development
Instrument that measures biomarkers in single cells at 1000 cells per second, could explain how healthy cells become diseased
Attack of the Sequenced Fungi
Fungi that invade crops for food and biomass production have been genetically sequenced to reveal how they attack
Kurt Bock New BASF CEO
Kurt Bock takes over from Jürgen Hambrecht as the chairman of the Board of Executive Directors for BASF
A Convergent Approach
Two bis(indole) alkaloid natural products have been synthesized for the first time by a convergent approach
Dispelling the Myths About Pharma R&D
John L. LaMattina talks about his book Drug Truths and the myths about pharma R&D