Generation of so-called metal-mediated base pairs that elegantly allows the site-specific introduction of metal-based functionality described

Planned boycott of rankings of the German Chemistry Departments at the Universities

US researchers have created a DNA-based hydrogel with unique mechanical features useful in electronics or for medical purposes

Diatom sex pheromone isolated and characterized

A peptide-based outer-coordination sphere of hydrogenases increases efficiency for hydrogen production

pH-dependent conformation change controls energy transfer in nanocrystal sensors

Polymer gel microcapsules can oscillate in and out depending on pH, offering potential for regular, self-medicating devices

The Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics has been awarded to Wolfgang Helfrich and Carlos Bustamante

Proteins have existed for billions of years, yet their photolytically weak sulfide bridges can be cleaved by light, so how do they persist?

What are the basic principles and rules of academic research?