All articles by Simon Hadlington – Page 13
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Thalidomide binding protein revealed
Scientists believe they have revealed one of the key molecular targets that binds to the drug thalidomide to cause birth defects
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Shape-shifting polymers
Polymer can reversibly take on a range of different shapes in response to changes in temperature
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Solvated electron mystery solved
Researchers directly measure binding energy of electrons in aqueous solution, finding that those in bulk solution behave differently to those on the surface
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MOFS make light work of it
Metal-organic frameworks could be a new source of white light scientists discover
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Forcing stereoselectivity on reactive cations
By using two catalysts in cooperation, stereochemical control can be exerted over highly reactive, normally chirally unfussy cations
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Efficient solar cells from silicon wires
Arrays of silicon wires can harvest light for solar cells much more efficiently than conventional silicon wafers, US researchers show
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Inching towards the island of stability
Researchers successfully trap and weigh atoms of an exotic short-lived element, throwing light on the stability of 'superheavy' nuclei
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Freezing supercooled water puzzles scientists
The freezing point of supercooled water varies depending on whether it is sitting on a positively or negatively charged surface
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New 'hook' for reversibly binding molecules to proteins
UK researchers find a simple new way of attaching molecules to proteins that can later be reversed
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Ketene comes in from the cold
Chemists show how a long-neglected but potentially versatile functional group can be incorporated into a range of polymer systems
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Chemistry bites
Simon Hadlington previews the novel materials coming soon to a dental surgery near you
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Fruity route to control asymmetric syntheses
UK chemists find a quick, inexpensive route to make a key sulfide reagent for asymmetric organic syntheses with the help of limonene
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New 'click' reaction to modify proteins
A cyclic diazo compound can attach to the phenol ring of tyrosine under mild conditions providing a new route to modify proteins
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NewsSugars synthesised with help of promiscuous enzyme
Researchers use an unfussy enzyme in new method to make sugar molecules that could lead to new vaccines and other important compounds
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Click chemistry reveals sugar synthesis in live animals
Clever click chemistry allows the biosynthesis of glycans - key components in cellular processes - to be monitored in living mice
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Antibiotic decay products reverse resistance
Breakdown products of an antibiotic can reverse resistance to the compound, possibly explaining why sensitive and resistant organisms can co-exist
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Giant nanowheel mystery solved
The self-assembly of huge molybdenum wheels relies on the spontaneous formation of an temporary internal template
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'Two-legged' molecular walker takes a stroll
A small molecule motor that can walk in a straight line has been made UK scientists
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Single catalyst gives two products from racemic mixture
Yttrium-based catalyst accelerate the transformation of both enantiomers in a racemic mixture to yield two distinct enantiopure products
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Flexible organic flash memory
Researchers have cracked one of the big remaining problems in organic electronics - a flexible flash memory transistor