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150th Birthday: Victor Grignard
French chemist known for Grignard reagents and the C–C bond-forming Grignard reaction
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50th Anniversary: Death of Robert Corey
American biochemist known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet
Alchemical Symbols
Alchemical symbols often overlap with those of astrology, but can hardly be compared with the element symbols and structural formulas of modern chemistry
Does Climate Change Have an Impact on Cultural Heritage?
Paul Bellendorf, University of Bamberg, on materials and building preservation sciences and the current challenges facing heritage sciences
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Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure (1767 – 1845)
One of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis
200th Birthday: Johann Josef Loschmidt
Bohemian-Austrian scientist who performed ground-breaking work in physical and general chemistry
Improved Analysis of Calcified Plaque from Ancient Teeth
Using functionalized paramagnetic beads increases the number of identifiable protein fragments