Single-molecule detection of CRISPR-Cas second messengers using nanopores
Second messengers are molecules with a central role in cellular signaling and communication. For the first time, an interdisciplinary team led by Sonja Schmid achieved the detection of CRISPR-Cas-produced messengers with single-molecule…
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New approach in the synthesis of complex natural substances
They are found as fragrances in cosmetics or as flavorings in food, and form the basis of new medications: Terpenes are natural substances that occur in plants, insects and sea sponges. They are difficult to produce synthetically. However,…
Using light to produce medication and plastics more efficiently
Anyone who wants to produce medication, plastics or fertilizer using conventional methods needs heat for chemical reactions – but not so with photochemistry, where light provides the energy. The process to achieve the desired product also…
Young Fluorescence Investigator Award 2024 for Prof. Sonja Schmid
We congratulate Prof. Sonja Schmid who received the Young Fluorescence Investigator Award 2024 by the Biological Fluorescence subgroup of the Biophysical Society. The award is given to an outstanding researcher at the beginning of her or…