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Synthetic organic chemistry at the University of Groningen and the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry | #ChemNobel 2016 | Making smart molecules & forging stereocenters since '88 https://benferinga.com
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A sustainable, waste-free method to produce bio-based surfactants using amino acids & alcohols. 🌱 Single-step synthesis with ruthenium catalyst, excellent atom economy, & potential biodegradability. 🌍 Thanks to both Maximilians! #GreenChemistry doi.org/10.1002/chem...

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Ainoa is on a roll lately:) She also defended her PhD today! Congratulations Dr. Guinart!

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We just added another position: - PhD Towards Human-Made Molecular Machines: Functional DNA-Rotator Motors www.benferinga.com/vacancies/

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🚨Motorized lipids🚨 💡 We've created the first molecular-motor-conjugated phospholipid system, enabling tunable membrane properties and oxidation-driven release in giant vesicles.💡🧬 @feringalab.bsky.social & Schwille Lab in ACS_Langmuir pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....

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We are happy to announce several open positions: - PhD on Novel Peptide-Based Amphiphiles - PhD in the Origin of Homochirality - PhD on Expanding Prebiotic Chemistry Through Reactivity in Oil Droplets - Postdoc in Asymmetric Catalysis Details and how to apply: www.benferinga.com/vacancies/

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PhD Opportunity: Peptide-Based Materials Join a collaborative project with Dutch universities & industry to design novel peptide-based amphiphiles for biomaterials, detergents, and more! 🧪🔬 Apply now! 🔗 www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor... #PhD #ChemSky #PeptideChemistry #Biomaterials #ResearchOpportunity

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Ainoa and her team are cracking the code of cellular communication✨🌱: Modular polymer-based protocells are lighting the way (literally). By mimicking retinal photoreceptor transduction, we're building spatiotemporally precise systems for intercellular communication. Look at Ainoa's beautiful cover!

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Exciting PhD opportunities coming soon in the EVOLVE consortium! 🚀 Focus: origins of molecular chirality & prebiotic chemistry. 🧪 Seeking motivated students in organic synthesis, stereochemistry, or supramolecular chemistry. 🌟 evolve-programme.eu/the-origin-o... evolve-programme.eu/expanding-pr...

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News in supramolecular chemistry in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social! Kinetically controlled self-assembly meets dynamic covalent exchange! 🌊 Polymer growth, dual dynamic bonds (disulfide + boroxine/borate), & reconfigurable materials unlock repairability & recyclability. ♻️ doi.org/10.1002/anie...

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Discover how light can fine-tune our internal clocks! 🌞⏰ Our latest publication dives into chrono-photopharmacology, where light-responsive molecules are revolutionizing the modulation of circadian rhythms. doi.org/10.1002/med....

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Fraser. A great friend, colleague, and amazing scientist, he will be dearly missed. It is hard to believe that he is no longer among us. So energetic and always there for the chemical community, especially encouraging young scientists.

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The whole Feringa team whishes you amazing holidays! 🎄 Credits to Sina for this amazing ChemisTree!

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The 2025 Artificial Molecular Switches & Motors GRC is now accepting applications! See the fantastic lineup of speakers in technical sessions on molecular motors and switches, DNA nanotech, polymers, photonics, energy storage, biological machines, and more: www.grc.org/artificial-m...

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Urban planners at BlueSky, take notes! 🦋 🏙️ Ben explains why cells are the OG city builders, with more complexity than any metro ever could achieve. Find out about nanomachines, photopharma, the Simpsons and more in the interview made by @elpais.com english.elpais.com/science-tech...

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment