Martin Chalfie has just been awarded a Nobel Prize for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, or GFP. In this exclusive interview for ChemPod, he tells us how he found out that he'd won the Prize, how he first came across the protein and what a fantastic tool it has become, with new applications still being invented today.

ChemPod Extra: Martin Chalfie: 2008

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We're showcasing two new ways to deliver drugs more effectively in this show, using nano-carriers and superbly picky compounds. Plus, a tale of two catalysts, and reporter Katharine Sanderson finds out why green fluorescent protein glows.

Chemistry Podcast: November/December 2009

Ribosomes are the stars of this show, as we chat to two scientists awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for figuring out their structure, and find out how they're being reprogrammed to use artificial amino acids.  Plus: polymer-based solar cells, nanoparticle assembly, and a round-up of the best chemistry papers in Nature from editor Andy Mitchinson.

Chemistry Podcast: September/October 2009

In this episode, host Mark Peplow talks to the scientists behind mini DNA 'circuit boards', protein sensing with gold nanoparticles, and measuring what happens when you rip an electron from its molecule. Plus, reporter Katharine Sanderson looks into the best way to store hydrogen if you want to use it to power your car.

Chemistry Podcast: July/August 2009

On this episode, hear how mass spectrometry is helping to identify particular assemblies of proteins that could be responsible for Alzheimer's, find out how to synthesise terpenes in a new way, and discover carbon behaving like a metal, and metals behaving like carbon. Plus, the debate over whether pre-clinical drug discovery should be open access.

Chemistry Podcast: May/June 2009

On this show, how DNA can measure the pH inside living cells, a way to speed up drug screening, all the gossip from the American Chemical Society's spring meeting, and we crack one of the toughest problems in organic chemistry: breaking the carbon-hydrogen bond.  Plus, tune in to enter the ChemPod competition for a chance to win a Nature Chemistry goodie bag.

ChemPod Extra: Martin Chalfie: 2008

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