Aiwen Lei

First published: 30 November 2011

https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201106054

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“The biggest problem that scientists face is the pursuit of fame and fortune. If I won the lottery, I would stop applying for grants and concentrate on oxidative coupling research just for fun! …︁” This and more about Aiwen Lei can be found on page 12136.

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Volume50, Issue51

December 16, 2011

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