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Ruben Ragg

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Editor-in-chief of ChemBioChem; Associate Director at Wiley Chemistry - supporting early-career researchers wherever I can. Views all mine. ~he/him/his~

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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks were a great success! We had almost 400 participants from 62 countries attending. Already mark your calendars for the 7th Virtual #ChemBioTalks on September 28th, 2027, with keynotes Alanna Schepartz and Shankar Balasubramanian. (1/6)
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How can enzymes be used for novel chemical transformations? Michelle Chang (@mchanggroup.bsky.social) gave an inspiring keynote lecture at the @chembiotalks.bsky.social including exciting insights into CH-activation reactions. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #ChemBioTalks #ChemBio #ChemSky #Science
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Expanding chemistry through in vitro and in vivo biocatalysis - Nature
This Review considers developments in enzymes, biosynthetic pathways and cellular engineering that enable their use in catalysis for new chemistry and beyond.
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are very happy that @ninahartrampf.bsky.social (@hartrampf-lab.bsky.social) gave an exciting talk at the 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks: "Deciphering Phosphorylation-Dependent MYC Interactions with Chemical Protein Synthesis" #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Flash Talks were again an absolute highlight of the Virtual #ChemBioTalks. We heard three exciting talks on DNA nanodevices, protein labeling and degraders for bacterial proteins. Congratulations again to all speakers for winning our Abstract Challenge. #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Interesting talk by Tomáš Pluskal (@pluskal-lab.org) at the 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks. He gave exciting insights into plant natural products and the enzymes that make them: "Decoding the chemical universe of plants" #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great talk by Luke Lavis (@rhodamine110.bsky.social) at the 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks. He talked about the fascinating chemistry behind chemical fluorophores: "Illuminating biological processes using chemistry". #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science CC: @chemistryeurope.bsky.social
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great talk by Gilles Gasser (@gassergroup.bsky.social) at the 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks. He gave an insightful talk on "Metal Complexes for Medicinal Applications". #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science #Metal CC: @chemistryeurope.bsky.social
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The second talk of the 6th Virtual #ChemBioTalks was given by Hui Ye. She gave an insightful talk on "Chemoproteomics maps binding targets for bioactive ligands". www.nature.com/articles/s41... #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Virtual ChemBioTalks get on the way with a great keynote lecture by @dirktrauner.bsky.social. He gave an insightful talk on "Designing Molecules to Restore Human Vision and Alleviate Pain" #ChemBioTalks #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am very much looking forward to the 6th Virtual @chembiotalks.bsky.social tomorrow. You can still register for free: events.zoom.us/ev/Ag1AUcW3n... Which speakers are you most looking forward to? #ChemBio #ChemSky #AnywhereChem #Science
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Young researchers in chemical biology: don’t miss this unique opportunity! Join @icsnlab.bsky.social through the CNRS Tenure Track programme and develop your own scientific vision. ⏳ Deadline: 2 September 2026 📩 Interested? icsn.cpj@cnrs.fr #ChemicalBiology #CNRS #TenureTrack #AcademicJobs
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Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) @gdch.de · 22/07/2026
Der Klaus-Grohe-Preis 2026 geht erstmals an zwei Forscher: Edward Tate (London) macht Fettmoleküle zum Werkzeug gegen Krebs, Nicolas Winssinger (Genf) baut schaltbare Wirkstoffe aus Nukleinsäuren: www.gdch.app/article/klaus-grohe-preis-2026-erstmals-an-zwei-forscher-2026-07
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Can vancomycin help guide DNA origami nanostructures to bacterial surfaces? Adrian Keller et al. test this targeting strategy with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. doi.org/10.1002/cbic... Freshly published in #ChemBioChem (@chemistryeurope.bsky.social)
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
New in #ChemFoodChem: Fabio Parmeggiani et al. review the history of synthetic vanillin, from the first commercial synthesis in 1874 to current chemical and biotechnological production routes. 👉 doi.org/10.1002/cfch... @chemistryeurope.bsky.social
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Virtual ChemBioTalks @chembiotalks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Registration is now open for the 6th Virtual ChemBioTalks on September 29th from 12:00 to 18:00 CEST. We have an amazing program for you highlighted by our keynotes @supertifurgalab.bsky.social and Michelle Chang. Make sure to register to not miss it: events.zoom.us/ev/Ag1AUcW3n...
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Società Chimica Italiana @socchimita.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Ricercatori @unimessina hanno analizzato drupa, foglie, sansa ed EVOO della Nocellara Messinese con cromatografia 2D, identificando 52 composti fenolici. #ChemFoodChem #FoodChemistry chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Ribbe Hu Labs @ribbehulab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Our ChemBioChem paper just got published today! Take a look when you have a chance. @ribbehulab.bsky.social @ucibiosci.bsky.social chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Mutagenic Survey of Key Residues of NifB Involved in Radical SAM‐Dependent Nitrogenase Cofactor Assembly
NifB uses an RS–K1–K2 triad to assemble the L-cluster, a [Fe8S9C] precursor of the nitrogenase cofactor. The RS module cleaves SAM to form the 5′-dA radical, K1 serves structural/SAM-sensing roles, a...
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
New in #ChemBioChem: this review maps how split crRNAs can improve CRISPR-Cas12a diagnostics, from target scope to sensitivity, specificity, and controllability. doi.org/10.1002/cbic... @chemistryeurope.bsky.social
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Glycation- and caramelization-derived 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds are constituents of beer. Michael Hellwig reports how ethanol influences the formation of 3-deoxy-4-ethoxyhexosones, with the highest levels in bock and dark beers. #ChemFoodChem: chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Formation of 3‐Deoxy‐4‐Ethoxyhexosones in Model Systems and Beer
Beer flavor is influenced by 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds. Their reaction with ethanol is shown for the first time in this work. After preparation of a standard substance, quantitation of the 3-deoxy-4-e...
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
S. cerevisiae is emerging as a whole-cell factory for producing pharmaceutically relevant amines. This Review by the Francesco Mutti lab in #ChemBioChem (@chemistryeurope.bsky.social) maps strain-engineering strategies that could make amine biocatalysis more scalable. doi.org/10.1002/cbic...
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Autoantibodies are key diagnostic markers in immune-mediated diseases. This #ChemBioChem Review (@chemistryeurope.bsky.social) covers clinically relevant antigens and detection technologies, from ELISA to automated chemiluminescence assays. doi.org/10.1002/cbic...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We are again looking for 3 Flash Talks for the 6th Virtual @chembiotalks.bsky.social. If you are a PhD candidate or postdoc in the field of #ChemBio, I strongly encourage you to apply via our abstract challenge: chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/... #ChemBio #ChemSky #Competition
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Philipp Klahn @docklahn.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
New paper out! chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... We introduce pseudoglucosinolates (psGSLs): a bioresponsive platform for enzyme-triggered release of isothiocyanates (ITCs). Enables covalent protein labeling (lysine-selective) in vitro & in vivo. #ChemicalBiology
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Bioresponsive pseudoGlucosinolates (psGSLs) Release Isothiocyanates (ITCs) in the Presence of Nitroreductases
This work introduces the concept of pseudoglucosinolates (psGSLs) and reports the synthesis and evaluation of nitroreductase-responsive psGSLs. These compounds represent a complementary prodrug strat....
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Lemke Lab @lemkelab.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Save the date! 🧪The EMBO Workshop on Chemical Biology returns to EMBL Heidelberg on 8–11 Sep 2026. Co-organisers: Bryan Dickinson (UChicago), Maja Köhn (Bonn), Edward Lemke (IMB), Xiao Wang (MIT). #ChemicalBiology #EMBOChemBio #EMBO #EMBL #SaveTheDate #Biotech #Science www.embl.org/about/info/c...
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Chemistry Europe @chemistryeurope.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
▶️Submit your abstract for a Flash Talk at the 6th Virtual ChemBio Talks (Sept. 29, 2026): chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/... 📅Deadline: June 15, 2026 @chembiotalks.bsky.social Sponsored by #ChemBioChem and Chemistry Europe
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Interested in Activity-based Protein Profiling? We are excited to host the 15th Activity-based Protein Profiling meeting (@abpp2027.bsky.social #ABPP2027) on June 2nd to 4th, 2027, at Naturalis in Leiden. Save the date and sign up for our mailing list: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/l...
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Chemistry Europe @chemistryeurope.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Excited to share #ChemSusChem ongoing special collection “Sustainability Research in Germany" showcasing the progress that in Germany are making in the field of green and sustainable chemistry. bit.ly/SusGermany
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
We are hiring an Editor‑in‑Chief for our in-house chemistry portfolio to lead journals in the wider field of phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and natural products. Please like, share, and apply! wiley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/wiley_career...
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Editor-in-Chief - Physical Sciences
Job Description: Editor-in-Chief - Physical Sciences Location: Remote, GBR Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individual...
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Chemistry Europe @chemistryeurope.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Announcing a strategic partnership to make #ChemFoodChem the official journal of #EuChemS Division of Food Chemistry. We thank the Division of Food Chemistry for their support, from the planning stages through the launch and look forward to a fruitful collaboration #OpenAccess
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Ribbe Hu Labs @ribbehulab.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Who would have thought? We successfully attached the nitrogenase L-cluster to DPOR. @ribbehulab.bsky.social @ucibiosci.bsky.social chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Wenqi ‘Vince’ Liu @vincentchemistry.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Excited to share our new paper in @chemistryeurope.bsky.social. We designed shape-shifting tetralactam macrocycles that switch from low- to high-affinity binding upon protonation, delivering >10⁵-fold enhancement for BrIBr⁻ recognition. bit.ly/4qdtGZR
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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Very much looking forward to our publishing workshop at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf on November 24. Big thank you to @sander1507.bsky.social and @daumannl.bsky.social for organizing this event!
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Roman Renter, from Exciting Instruments, presenting their instrument - "Adding Dynamics to Structural Biology - Easy-to-Use Single-Molecule Tools to Bring Static Biomolecular Models to Life " #ChemBioPhys2025 #CBCCPC25 #ChemBioChem #ChemPhysChem #ChemistryEurope #Happy25
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
First talk of the afternoon, Sandrine Lévêquer-Fort is showing us her impressive developments in "Taking Advantage of Alternative Fluorescence Properties in Single Molecule Localization Microscopy" #ChemBioPhys2025 #CBCCPC25 #ChemBioChem #ChemPhysChem #ChemistryEurope #Happy25
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
"Unlocking the Secrets of Heart Muscle Structure", by Stefan Raunser #ChemBioPhys2025 #CBCCPC25 #ChemBioChem #ChemPhysChem #ChemistryEurope #Happy25
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Final communication of this first afternoon session is given by Jan Götze, on FRET-Based Models Unveil Functional Roles of Photosynthetic Complexes, at #ChemBioPhys2025 #CBCCPC25 #ChemBioChem #ChemPhysChem #ChemistryEurope #Happy25
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Claus Seidel, at #ChemBioPhys2025, presenting FRET Spectroscopy and Nanoscopy Resolve the Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules at the Single-Molecule Level #CBCCPC25 #ChemBioChem #ChemPhysChem #ChemistryEurope #Happy25
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Boris Vauzeilles @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Kathrin Lang is giving a fascinating closing Plenary Lecture on "Expanding the Genetic Code - New Tools for Biology" - What a conclusion for #ChemBioPhys2025 #CBCCPC25 -#ChemBioChem & #ChemPhysChem 25th anniversary - #ChemBioEurope #Happy25
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Interesting talk by Claus Seidel at #ChemBioPhys2025. He talked about the use of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to understand the dynamics and function of transient states in single enzyme molecules. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
#ChemBioPhys2025 comes to a close with an exciting lecture by @klanglab.bsky.social. Genetic code expansion to site-specifically study PTMs in cells. Great insights into hijacking an ABC transporter to increase uptake for many exciting amino acids. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #ChemSky #ChemBio
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
@rubenragg.bsky.social and Meghan Lucas close a great #ChemBioPhys2025 symposium and present the poster prizes. Congratulations to the winners. Very curious to see, what the next 25 years of ChemBioChem and ChemPhysChem of @chemistryeurope.bsky.social will bring. #ChemSky #ChemBio
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
I had an amazing time at the 25th anniversary symposium of ChemBioChem and ChemPhysChem #ChemBioPhys2025. We had two days of exciting science and important interactions. Thank you to the organizers from @chemistryeurope.bsky.social and especially to @rubenragg.bsky.social. #ChemSky #ChemBio
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Interesting talk by Jan Götze at #ChemBioPhys2025. He gave exciting insights into his group's research into the importance of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) in the photosynthetic complexes. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The second day of #ChemBioPhys2025 is off to a great start with an exciting presentation by @gassergroup.bsky.social. He is telling us about the power of metal complexes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. (1/4) #ChemBio #ChemSky #DrugDiscovery #diagnostics #metal
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Great talk by Harald Schwalbe at #ChemBioPhys2025. He talked about the use of NMR to study the structure of #RNA on the example of #SARSCoV2. (1/3) academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Interesting talk by @ezgikaraca.bsky.social at #ChemBioPhys2025. She talked about the use of AI for predictions of protein structures with a lot of exciting insights into the CASP competition and into the prediction of protein-protein interactions. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
A truly inspiring talk by Stephen B. H. Kent at #ChemBioPhys2025. He talked about his group's many contributions to protein synthesis and crystallization. (1/5) #ChemBio #ChemSky #StructuralBiology
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Interesting talk by Joseph Braymer at #ChemBioPhys2025. He talked about the huge importance of FeS clusters for biology and how he studies their biogenesis using EPR and Mössbauer spectroscopy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Interesting talk by Hsuan-Ai Chen at #ChemBioPhys2025. She talked about the work in the Claudia Höbartner lab (@chlab.bsky.social) on the development of nucleic acid-alkylating ribozymes. (1/2) www.nature.com/articles/s41... #ChemSky #ChemBio #RNA #Ribozyme
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Stephan Hacker @stephanhacker2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Exciting lecture by @borisvauzeilles.bsky.social at #ChemBioPhys2025. He gave exciting insights into his group's work of using synthetic #OrganicChemistry to develop new tools to study #biology. (1/4)
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