Chemical

What is the origin of stereochemical bias – terrestrial autocatalytic processes, extraterrestrial contamination or otherworldly intervention? Here, I review the gas chromatographic tools being used in the search for homochirality in space – the final frontier.

Using saturation-transfer difference (STD) NMR and in situ NMR spectroscopic analyses of biocatalyzed reactions to optimize application of enzymes in organic synthesis.

Hetero Drugs Limited in Hyderabad, India, is a research-based global pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing, manufacturing and marketing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediate chemicals and finished dosages.

New developments are mobilizing Raman, mid-infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy for a whole host of innovative handheld applications.

Manufacturing is getting smarter; only a cross-discipline approach will ensure the success of tomorrow’s processes.

Are today’s ‘blue sky’ instrumental techniques tomorrow’s industry standard?

Chemical profiles link production methods with characteristic flavors

Laser-stimulated fluorescence shines a light on the hunt for dinosaurs

Markes International connects with the local community – and gets the wider community to connect with analytical science.

What drives someone to throw aside selfish pursuits to focus on projects with true philanthropic impact? Here, the winners of the 2015 Humanity in Science Award provide their answers.