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Albert Eschenmoser in his last big interview

He shaped organic chemistry like few others: Albert Eschenmoser (1925-2023). Shortly before his death, the former ETH professor spoke to Helma Wennemers in detail about his personal and professional life. In Episode 1, he reveals how he got into chemistry - a “very interesting but somewhat complicated story”.

by Julia Ecker
Helma Wennemers in conversation with Albert Eschenmoser. Episode 1: How Albert Eschenmoser found his way into chemistry (Video in German with English subtitles: Jonas Rackl, Joseph Woods, Julia Ecker, Helma Wennemers)