Professor Marcello Tiecco, University of Perugia, Italy, and Editor of EurJOC from the first hour, announces his retirement

Marcello Tiecco Retires

Energetics of Origin of Life
Nucleosides form the basis of DNA. But how did they evolve? The energetics of formation suggests phosphates were involved

Surfaces and Interfaces
Innovative techniques allows the study of interfaces with great precision and could lead to rational design of catalytic materials

Geometric Aspects of Aromaticity
Interrelations between intramolecular hydrogen bonds, steric effects and π-electron delocalisation in nitroanilines

Marking Biomarkers
Activity-based reporter developed that will be useful for monitoring autotaxin (ATX) activity in biological fluids and for inhibitor screening

Novel Hybrid Fuel Cell Design
Synthesized anion-conducting polymers characterized on hybrid polymer electrolyte fuel cell with acidic anode/membrane & alkaline cathode

Potential Medicinal Imaging Agents
New Ga complexes eliminate need for linker group and are stable at physiological pH, making them ideal for medical imaging

Job: Assistant Editor Positions
Chemistry – An Asian Journal/Chemistry – A European Journal/ChemCatChem/ChemSusChem offer Assistant Editor positions (f/m)

Paul Barbara (1953 – 2010)
Paul Barbara, University of Texas, and Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of ChemPhysChem, passed away on October 31

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