Research Articles
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.
Engineering Nature's Assembly Line: How Scientists Rewired a Molecular Factory to Create New Antibiotics
Discover how scientists engineered polyketide synthases through domain substitution to create novel antibiotic precursors like 2-Nor-6-deoxyerythronolide B.
The Chemical World of Marine Algae and Cyanobacteria: From Earth's Oxygen to Future Tech
Explore the fascinating chemistry of marine algae and cyanobacteria - from oxygen production to biomedical applications and climate change impacts.
Molecular Sculpting: Catching a Sneaky Snapshot of Nature's Assembly Line
Discover how scientists used genetic engineering to capture a key intermediate in salinomycin biosynthesis, revealing nature's molecular assembly line.
The Molecular Magician: One Enzyme That Cuts and Ties Protein Knots
Discover how bifunctional asparaginyl endopeptidases act as molecular scissors and needles, creating stable cyclic proteins with revolutionary applications.
The Invisible Key: Unlocking Pseudomonas Bacteria's Green Gold Through Tailored Extraction
Discover how optimized extraction media revolutionize glycolipid recovery from Pseudomonas bacteria for sustainable biosurfactants with pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
The Forbidden Rice: Unveiling the Remarkable Nutrition Profiles of Black Rice
Explore the nutritional powerhouse of black rice, its bioactive compounds, health benefits, and culinary uses in this comprehensive scientific overview.