Paul Barbara, University of Texas, and Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of ChemPhysChem, passed away on October 31

Paul Barbara (1953 – 2010)

25 Years of HIV/AIDS Research
1985 was an important year in the history of HIV/AIDS research: a look at the past and future of HIV research

Nobel Reactions
Reaction from the catalysis community on this year's Nobel Prize

The Trap Snaps Shut
Researchers isolate the substance that causes Venus flytraps to close

Two Birds, One Stone
Single drug that blocks NO production by inhibiting two different enzyme targets could reduce tumor growth

Artificial Photosynthesis?
Bridging link in Ru–anthracene donor-acceptor couples influences energy transfer rate; implications for artificial photosynthesis

EurJOC Newsletter Launched
The European Journal of Organic Chemistry announces the launch of its new newsletter

Method to Prepare tRNA Nucleosides
Turbo-Grignard reagent with specific point of attack allows synthesis of tRNA nucleosides in presence of reactive groups

Bismuth for Bone Cement
Water-soluble bismuth cluster is key to the formation of a hybrid material

Urban Grime in Local Air Quality
In the presence of solar light and photosensitizer, nitrate may actively contribute to the photochemical pollution