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Ruben Ragg

@rubenragg.bsky.social
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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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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Always great to see papers from your lab(s) at ChemBioChem! Very happy to see this great article published in the journal ☺️
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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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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
That is also what I would guess. It happens way too often these days that folks agree to review and then don't deliver (which is totally fine, life just happens sometimes, but it would always be great to know so we can act accordingly).
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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 · 18/02/2026
Yeah, I also always try to get a TGV when going to Paris (for exactly the same reason 😅). Fingers crossed that you still get to your destination somewhat in time!
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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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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Many thanks for entrusting us with this great paper🙂
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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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Ruben Ragg @rubenragg.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Thank you Stephan for supporting us through the scientific committee and for being an absolutely amazing session chair this morning!!!
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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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