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The Future of Drug Design

The Future of Drug Design

Jacob Allen April 5, 2013 0

Yale Chemistry Professor Jonathan Ellman has developed a method for precisely controlling the three-dimensional structure of compounds during synthesis, opening the door to hundreds of new drug candidates.

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Boundless Potential: Artificial Photosynthesis

Boundless Potential: Artificial Photosynthesis

Jonathan Hwang April 1, 2013 0

Professor Gary Brudvig and his collaborators in the Yale Solar Group are making significant progress researching the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. By applying insights from natural photosynthesis to artificial processes, they

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Micro Fuel Cells: A Novel Breakthrough in Portable Power

Micro Fuel Cells: A Novel Breakthrough in Portable Power

Smita Shukla March 31, 2013 0

Yale researchers have developed a new micro fuel cell technology that may be a viable replacement for conventional lithium ion battery power supplies. The micro-fabricated device developed by the Taylor Laboratory exploits bulk metallic

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The End of an Era: Professor Michael McBride Retires

The End of an Era: Professor Michael McBride Retires

Ellen Bengtson February 14, 2013 0

After 46 years on the faculty of Yale University, Dr. J. Michael McBride retired this year from his position as the Richard M. Colgate Professor of Chemistry

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The Elixir of Life: Generating Electricity from Water

The Elixir of Life: Generating Electricity from Water

Rebecca Su February 4, 2013 1

Renewable and emission-free, water provides an appealing alternative to fossil fuels

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Cryogenic IR Spectroscopy

Cryogenic IR Spectroscopy

Matthew Chalkley April 14, 2012 0

Yale Professor Mark Johnson and his group have developed cryogenic infrared (IR) spectroscopy, which provides excellent resolution of short-lived reaction states

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Algal Biodiesel as an Energy Source?

Algal Biodiesel as an Energy Source?

Jennifer Ky November 18, 2011 0

At the moment, algal biodiesels are not commercially produced, but Dr. Julie Zimmerman's life-cycle assessments indicate that efficiency increases and infrastructure improvements may make these alternative fuels economically viable

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Molecular Mixology

Molecular Mixology

Mary Labowsky November 16, 2011 0

In recent years, molecular gastronomy has been expanded to produce the sister field of molecular mixology, which applies science to the creation of decadent avant-garde drinks

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Peter Dervan, GRD ‘72

Peter Dervan, GRD ‘72

Shirlee Wohl November 16, 2011 0

One of the founders of chemical biology, Dervan is the recipient of countless noteworthy awards and honors, including the prestigious National Medal of Science in 2006 for his contributions to organic chemistry

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Quantum Science Academy

Quantum Science Academy

Kevin Lai February 14, 2011 0

Sterling Professor of Chemistry William L. Jorgensen was recently elected to the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science (IAQMS) – a distinguished academy founded in 1967 that has boasted a total of 138 members,

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