Flemming Besenbacher argues that the distinction between basic and strategic research is an artificial one perpetuated by policymakers
Scientific Social Responsibility: A Call to Arms
Triggering Immune Recognition with Long Lipid Chains
Lipid chain length could explain why some pathogens trigger an immune response while others evade immune recognition
Angewandte Chemie 43/2011: Happy Birthday, Fritz!
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Computer Model for More Effective Anesthetics
Understanding of pain-blocking mechanism of anesthetics from new computer model will lead to safer and more effective anesthetics
KCS-Wiley Young Chemist Award 2011
Korean Chemical Society-Wiley Young Chemist Award presented to Wonjong Kim and Moonhyun Oh
Are Cranberries a Cancer Fighting Fruit?
Berries have been recognized as a food with the potential to protect against some cancers, C. Neto summarizes what is known so far
Angewandte Chemie 42/2011: High Throughput and Efficiency
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Inhibiting Autophagy in Breast Cancer Cells
Small molecule inhibits autophagy in cancer cells and also increases sensitivity to common treatment for breast cancer
Colorful Leaves
New chlorophyll decomposition product found in Norway maple
New Sensor for Folic Acid and Antineoplastic Folates
Receptor cheaply and quickly sensing folate anions in water could help determine the anticancer role of folic acid