Research Articles
The Cellular Postmaster: How a Tiny Protein Decides the Fate of Our Cellular Power Plants
Discover how RNA-binding protein Puf3p regulates mitochondrial function and Coenzyme Q biosynthesis through transomic analysis.
The Sugar Paintbrush: How Scientists Decoded the Enzyme That Initiates Mucin Biosynthesis
Discover how scientists uncovered the crystal structure of ppGaNTase-T1, the enzyme that initiates mucin biosynthesis, revealing the molecular machinery that builds our protective mucus layers.
The Membrane-Bound Puzzle: Unlocking a Key Enzyme in Energy Production
Explore the fascinating world of 4-hydroxybenzoate polyprenyltransferase, a membrane-bound enzyme crucial for energy production in bacteria and humans.
Decoding Pigeonpea: The Genome Sequence Fueling a Food Revolution
Scientific breakthrough in pigeonpea genome sequencing promises to bolster food security for millions in semi-arid regions.
How a Bacterial Enzyme Outsmarts Drug Resistance
Discover how the PLP-dependent enzyme GenB3 catalyzes C-3',4'-dideoxygenation in gentamicin biosynthesis, enabling bacteria to evade drug resistance mechanisms.
The Tiny Factory in a Cell: How a Tri-Enzyme Cascade Revolutionizes Drug Production
Discover how a biological assembly line achieves unprecedented efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing through an ingenious tri-enzyme cascade.
Beyond the Center: How Stereoselective Arene-Forming Aldol Condensation Builds Axially Chiral Molecules
Explore the breakthrough stereoselective arene-forming aldol condensation method that enables catalyst-controlled synthesis of valuable axially chiral compounds.
Stanford's Chaitan Khosla Wins NSF's Prestigious Waterman Award
Learn about Professor Chaitan Khosla's groundbreaking research on polyketides that earned him the prestigious NSF Waterman Award in 1999.
Green Magic: Turning Castor Plants into Silver Bullets Against Bacteria
Exploring how castor plants and nanotechnology combine to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria through green synthesis of silver nanoparticles.
The Pictet-Spengler Reaction: The Century-Old Chemical Chameleon
How a classic chemical transformation continues to revolutionize medicine and materials science.