This nanotube has a nose for oxygen

ETH researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made of carbon nanotubes that can selectively, efficiently and reliably measure minute quantities of oxygen in gas mixtures under light.

Peptide-based drugs without borders

Nathalie Grob, the new professor for peptide-based drug discovery researches methods to circumvent limitations of peptide based drugs and focusses on diseases primarily affecting women.

D-CHAB women scientists up close

On today's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a short questionnaire shows three of our successful female professors from a personal perspective.

Deciphering the molecular life of catalysts

Prof. Murielle Delley receives the 2024 Ruzicka Prize for her work on the controlled surface modification of cobalt phosphide with sulfur. Get to know the awardee and learn more!

Luminous tools for living cells

Michelle Frei, new Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology and Molecular Imaging, and her team are developing fluorescent chemical tools to study cellular processes. get to know her reading this article.

Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences

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