An international team of scientists have taken an important step towards gaining a better understanding of the brain's inner workings, including the molecular processes that could play a role in neurological disorders.  
The research team has used a new biosensor to optically track the movements of the neurotransmitter glycine - a signalling molecule in the brain - for the first time.   

A researcher from the Australian National University has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to chemical research.
Professor Martin Banwell from the Research School of Chemistry at ANU has been named the recipient of the Ryoji Noyori Award, the highest accolade conferred by the Asian Chemical Editorial Society (ACES).
Professor Banwell's research is focused on the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds that are potentially useful for medical treatments - including producing anti-malarial agents from waste paper.

The RSC is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Penny Brothers as the next Director of the Research School of Chemistry. Penny joins us from the University of Auckland where she has served as Assistant Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deputy-Head (Academic) of the School of Chemical Sciences, and Associate Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Research).