Appearing in Science Magazine, the Autschbach Lab publishes a collaborative study on a first-of-its-kind molecule: Berkelocene. This compound is the first ever instance of a berkelium-carbon chemical bond observed in nature.
Prof. Janet Morrow has been elected to the 2025 Board of Trustees of the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS). Janet will help to lead focus groups and influence research directions in the development of chemical imaging probes.
The toxic and environmental effects of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) may be remedied by an “unseen hero”. The Aga lab has discovered bacteria that can break down PFAS compounds and may provide the methods for environmentally-friendly breakdown of these otherwise persistent molecules.