Enzyme treatment could neutralize the effects of lethal chemicals

Protection Against Nerve Agents

Cleavage of Disulfide Bonds in Proteins
Analysis of disulfide bond-containing peptides with electron capture dissociation shows that disulfide bond cleavage comes second

Wonderlab Comic – Happiness in Hard Times
Wonderlab looks at the sacrifices and rewards of being a chemist in order to find some happiness when times are tough

New Synthetic Nucleic Acids Expand Genetic Code
Any polymer that can be replicated could serve as a genetic material; British scientists discuss different types of synthetic nucleic acids

Reversible DNA Polymerization
Enzymes catalyze polymerization and depolymerization of DNA on a gold surface

Answer: Microbial World Quiz
Answers to the quiz on the most fascinating and underrated organisms on the planet – microbes

A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (3)
The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm

Exciting Aspirin
Aspirin was first made in 1897 and is the most widely used medicine in the world, so how does it remain an exciting drug?

Bioinspired Active Control of Biofouling
Dynamic change of surface area and topology of elastomers used as environmentally friendly approach for control of biofouling

Antibodies as Gatekeepers
Using antibodies allows the specific detection of finasteride, steroids used for sports doping, in urine