Thisbe K. Lindhorst, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, has been elected President of the German Chemical Society (GDCh)

New GDCh President

Symbiodinolide's C79-C104 Fragment
Stereoselective synthesis of the proposed C79-C104 fragment of symbiodinolide, a polyol marine natural product

Tools to Characterize RNA
Among various known RNA labeling methods, position-selective labelling of RNA (PLOR) is a rather new technology

Biocontainment with the Flick of a Switch
Preventing escape of genetically modified microorganisms into the environment using circuits that program their suicide

Nanotubes for Protein Separation
Copper silicate nanotubes with high surface area are a recyclable protein adsorbent

Biocatalysis: Successfully Crossing Boundaries
Bioinformatics and protein engineering are key skills for the creation of robust biocatalysts

Cut Flower Preservatives
Which solution helps cut flowers to stay fresh for a longer time?

Gallium Against Bacterial Biofilms
Gallium-loaded polyelectrolyte film provides sustained release of Ga(III) to prevent biofilm formation

Angewandte Chemie 50/2015: All that Glitters is (Not) Gold
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

How Amino Acids Formed in the Universe
Professor Meierhenrich, France, about his involvement in the Rosetta mission and its importance for chemists