New adamantane-triazole molecules show strong α-glucosidase inhibition, outperforming acarbose and revealing promising antidiabetic potential

Triazole Power Play: New Hybrids Target Diabetes with Precision

Uncovering Hidden Protein Damage Behind Cataracts
This study maps age-related changes in γS-crystallin that may destabilize lens proteins, opening doors to new diagnostics and anti-aging therapies.
Efficient Imidazolium-Titanium Catalyst for Oleic Acid
A hybrid Ti-imidazolium catalyst achieves 96% oleic acid conversion with high stability, offering a green route for esterification-based biofuels.

A Simple Route to Stable Antiaromatic Compounds from Diazaporphyrins
Hiroshi Shinokubo, Japan, and his coauthors discovered a simple reductive dimethylation that transforms Ni(II) 5,15-diazaporphyrins into stable, antiaromatic porphyrinoids

2025 Chemistry Europe Award Presented to Stefan Grimme at IUPAC Opening Ceremony
At IUPAC 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Stefan Grimme received the prestigious Chemistry Europe Award for his contributions to density functional theory

TR-FRET Patform for Rapid Drug Measurement in Cells
A modular TR-FRET system quantifies small-molecule drugs directly in cell lysates with high sensitivity, ideal for screening and drug development.

🧪 Article Highlight: Light-Activated Iron Catalysts for Efficient Curing of Dark Alkyd Paints
Photoactive iron–naphthalene complexes enable fast, environmentally friendly curing of even dark-pigmented alkyd paints

Chirality Unveiled in DNA by Terahertz ROA
This study reveals spontaneous chirality in guanosine G-quadruplexes using terahertz ROA, offering insight into life's origins and bioanalysis.

Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book & Podcast Picks
What to read or listen to this summer? I have asked members of the Chemistry Europe community to recommend enjoyable science-themed books and podcasts

Porphyrin Nanodots Target Breast & Cervical Tumors
Methoxy-porphyrin nanophotosensitizers show promise in photodynamic therapy, selectively attacking breast and cervical cancer cells with precision