Proteins are among the most studied molecules in biology, yet new research from the University of Göttingen shows they can ...

Skeletal editing is a modern approach to chemical synthesis. By making precise alterations at the atomic level, researchers ...

One of humanity’s most profound questions is whether life exists beyond Earth — and if so, what forms it might take. For ...

Chemists have developed an efficient skeletal editing method for frequently used heteroaromatic structures. The technique could serve as a means to chemically modify biologically active compounds.

A British government minister says she’s "not squeamish" about the idea of chemical castration for male sex offenders, and wants to make it mandatory. The UK is considering a range of options ...

In a statement to Parliament Thursday following the release of an independent sentencing review, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said so-called chemical castration would be used in 20 prisons in ...

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that ...

In 2018, over 350,000 excess heart disease deaths were linked to phthalates. More research is needed to fully understand the chemicals' effects.

“And now that we have this structure, perhaps we can find ways to modulate its function.” For example, compounds that target the receptor could alter how natural sugars are sensed by taste ...

Nutrients, defined as the chemical substances essential for sustaining the basic functions of the body, are typically categorized into six major classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins ...