Synthetic viral capsules can be constructed easily and might be used in highly efficient gene therapy to deliver genetic agents to cells

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Design Effective Figures for Scientific Publications
A brief guide to designing effective figures for the scientific paper created by University of Washington scientists

Solvents and Solvent Effects in Organic Chemistry
The latest edition of Solvents and Solvent Effects in Organic Chemistry is reviewed by Ralf Giernoth, University of Cologne

New Year’s Greetings from GDCh President
Professor B. Albert, the new GDCh (German Chemical Society) president, introduces herself to the membership

Green Polymerization
Ring-opening polymerization of DL-lactide in supercritical CO2 can be carried out at much lower temperature than conventional reaction

Guess the Chemist (1)
Can you guess the famous chemist from the description?

Daisy-Chains and Hydrogels
Daisy-chain polymers form through self-complexation of pillar[5]arene derivative with a viologen side chain; as concentration rises, gel forms

Surfactant Catalysts
Surfactant containing the organocatalyst proline, forms nanomicelles spontaneously and catalyzes aldol reactions of substrates in water

New Route to Pyridines
New route to substituted pyridines offers flexibility and complete regiochemical control

Celebrating 150 Years of the Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo