Show me what you have inside: between the sheets (of paper) and beaming through chemicals to find cures

Brewing great coffee is all about balance—choosing the right beans, grind size, and brew time to get the perfect flavor, neither too weak nor too bitter. Medicine development works the same way, but with even greater complexity. Finding the right formulation isn't just about mixing ingredients; it requires understanding how molecules interact, ensuring stability over time, and confirming that the final product works as intended in the body. I invite you to join me for a behind-the-scenes journey into the world of drug development and X-ray technology.

Paper is everywhere – but do we really know what’s inside? Illegally logged wood and endangered tree species often end up unnoticed in our paper. With a newly developed chemotaxonomic method, wood species and even their geographic origins can be identified – even in bleached pulp. A scientific detective story about wood extract molecules, mass spectrometry, and the fight to protect our forests!