Research Articles
Cytochrome P450: Nature's Microscopic Chemical Factory
Explore the fascinating world of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases - nature's microscopic chemical factories that power drug metabolism and biological transformations.
Biocatalysis: Nature's Blueprint for the Future of Medicine
Explore how biocatalysis is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing through nature's enzymes, creating cleaner and more efficient pathways to medicines.
Biosynthesis: Nature's Molecular Production Line
Explore the fascinating world of biosynthesis - nature's sophisticated molecular factory that creates life-sustaining compounds through enzymatic processes.
Tiny Algae, Molecular Chefs: Unlocking Nature's Recipe for Brain Medicine
Discover how blue-green algae's kainoid synthases create complex neuroactive molecules with potential for treating neurological disorders.
Engineering Evolution: How Scientists Are Designing Better Enzymes for Medicine
Discover how directed evolution is revolutionizing pharmaceutical manufacturing by creating superior enzymes for drugs like Sitagliptin.
Nature's Master Architects: How Non-Canonical Type II Terpene Cyclases Build Rare Terpenoid Marvels
Exploring the fascinating world of non-canonical type II terpene cyclases and their role in creating rare terpenoid architectures with potential applications in medicine and biotechnology.
Unlocking Nature's Medicine Cabinet: The Hunt for Vinblastine's Missing Pieces
Discover the breakthrough research that identified the missing enzymes in vinblastine biosynthesis, revolutionizing cancer drug production.
Hitler's Gift and the Era of Biosynthesis
Explore how scientific exodus during WWII revolutionized biosynthesis research and led to groundbreaking discoveries in metabolic pathways and enzyme functions.
Unlocking Nature's Secret Factories: The Xenovulene A Story
Discover how scientists uncovered three previously unrecognized classes of biosynthetic enzymes during the production of xenovulene A, opening new frontiers for medicine and bioengineering.
The Hidden Assembly Line: How Cells Build Nature's Tiny Catalysts
Explore the intricate process of metallocenter biosynthesis in cells - how specialized assembly systems construct nature's powerful metal-containing catalysts.