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Finding the formula of an artificial sponge
Researchers from the group of Prof. Jonathan De Roo have developed a simple methodology to determine the minimal formula of metal organic frameworks, by integrating information from organic and inorganic characterization techniques.
Two ERC Advanced Grants for researchers in chemistry
Following a highly competitive selection process, Prof. Thomas Ward and Prof. Oliver Wenger from the Department of Chemistry of the University of Basel have been awarded a European Research Council Grant. Over a period of five years, they…
Structure and function of proteins: Pseudo-contact shifts as a valuable tool in NMR spectroscopy
Researchers of the Biozentrum and the Department of Chemistry have developed a novel NMR method with which they could track the dynamics of the activation of a G-protein-coupled receptor at the molecular level for the first time. These…