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Nile Red Derivatives-Mediated Phototherapy Against Pathogenic Microorganisms
TPAOMCN, a novel Nile Red derivative, demonstrates potent broad-spectrum phototherapeutic efficacy against multidrug-resistant bacteria and monkeypox virus

Smart Hybrids Fight Breast and Prostate Cancer
Potent triazole-tethered hybrids show strong cancer-killing action against TNBC and prostate lines, offering hope for smarter, targeted treatment options.

Uncovering Hidden Protein Damage Behind Cataracts
This study maps age-related changes in γS-crystallin that may destabilize lens proteins, opening doors to new diagnostics and anti-aging therapies.

Angewandte Chemie Update
Just published articles from Angewandte Chemie, the flagship journal of the German Chemical Society (GDCh)

Biomimetic EVs Treat Pulmonary Fibrosis via ROS Scavenging & Anti-Inflammation
Novel BEV-SNA platform merges natural biomimetic BEVs with adaptable SNAs, offering an innovative strategy for pulmonary drug delivery and respiratory disease treatment

Photothermal/ONOO–-Generating Imaging-Therapy Nanoplatform
Xiaoyan Cui and colleagues have quantitatively evaluated the aggregation of molecules and proposed a general strategy for fine-tuning the fluorogenicity of Group 14 (C, Si, Ge) rhodamines

Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book & Podcast Picks
What to read or listen to this summer? I have asked members of the Chemistry Europe community to recommend enjoyable science-themed books and podcasts

AI Drug Hunt Reveals Promising Alzheimer’s Leads
AI meets chemistry to uncover potent AChE inhibitors; six new molecules could pave the way for safer, more effective Alzheimer’s treatments.

Smart gel halts brain tumor spread
A novel hyaluronic acid hydrogel locally blocks MMP-2, stopping glioblastoma cells from migrating and reducing tumor recurrence risk