Epitranscriptomics: The new RNA code and the race to drug it
A small group of scientists studying chemical modifications on RNA ushered in the field of epitranscriptomics. Now they’re hoping it will create an entirely new way to treat cancer
Searching for solutions to Delhi’s air pollution problem
Reducing pollution will take a mix of technology and political will
Periodic Graphics: Do air pollution masks work?
Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning investigates the efficiency of the masks and what they do and don’t filter out.
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Announcing the “I Spy a Periodic Table” photo contest results
In celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table, we picked our top entries. Vote for your favorite and view all the submissions
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Former US FBI director James B. Comey on majoring in chemistry and how it affected his career
Now an author and lecturer, he used what he learned in chemistry to connect with forensic scientists as he enforced the law
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Chemistry student to face trial for allegedly poisoning roommate with thallium
Judge raises bail to $2.5 million to prevent deportation
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Chemistry in Pictures
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Infografias Periodicas: Cómo funcionan las diferentes bombillas
El profesor de química y bloguero de Compound Interest Andy Brunning ilumina la ciencia de los materiales en varias opciones de iluminación
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Former US FBI director James B. Comey on majoring in chemistry and how it affected his career
Now an author and lecturer, he used what he learned in chemistry to connect with forensic scientists as he enforced the law
Podcast: Scientist couples share their stories and struggles
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Stereo Chemistry is highlighting adorkable romances and advice for making a STEM relationship work
The ultimate lab partner
Chemjobber reflects on what being in a relationship while in graduate school taught him
Job Listings
- University of Missouri Dept. of Chemistry: Tenure-Track Professor Position
- Spring Hill College: Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. Tenure-Track.
- Organix, Inc.: Contract Position in Organic Chemistry
- U.S. Army Research Office: Environmental Chemist
- U.S. Army Research Office: Program Manager, Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies & Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologie
- ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY: Postdoctoral Fellow

How Hovione grew from a basement lab to a global pharmaceutical services company
Diane Villax, Hovione’s still-active matriarch, recounts the rise of the pioneering firm
Hovione bulks up, with a twist
A pharmaceutical services pioneer cues up continuous tableting as it doubles manufacturing

Fire that started from ‘a routine post-experiment wash-up’ closes building for a year
University of St. Andrews biomedical sciences building suffered extensive water damage from fire fighting efforts
A side reaction may have led to impurities found in valsartan heart drugs
Multiple manufacturers have been involved in drug recalls over the past eight months

Patch delivers drugs to eye
Double-layer structures allow delivery of 2 drugs at different rates
Hovione bulks up, with a twist
A pharmaceutical services pioneer cues up continuous tableting as it doubles manufacturing