Research Articles
The Enzyme Alchemists: Repurposing Nature's Peptide Factories for Custom Biochemistry
How scientists are repurposing tyrocidine synthetase A (TycA) from non-ribosomal peptide synthetases for aminoacyl-CoA biosynthesis in bioengineering applications
The Hidden Cyclists Inside Microbes: How Enzymes Perform Molecular Magic to Build Antibiotics
Discover how specialized enzymes perform [4+2] aza-cycloaddition reactions to build life-saving thiopeptide antibiotics, revealed through structural biology breakthroughs.
The Copper Code: Decrypting Nature's Oxygen-Activating Machinery
Exploring the mechanism of oxygen activation and substrate hydroxylation in noncoupled binuclear copper monooxygenases like PHM and DβM.
The Invisible Shield: How a Tiny Enzyme in Rice Revolutionizes Plant Defense
Discover how syn-copalyl diphosphate synthase (syn-CPS) acts as rice's molecular defense architect, creating over 15 protective compounds against pathogens and competitors.
The Fragile Network: Decoding the Mysteries of Nervous System Diseases
Exploring breakthroughs in understanding nervous system diseases, from historical milestones to the discovery of ovoid cells and cutting-edge neurological research tools.
From Farm Waste to Plastic Revolution: How Corn Stalks and Plant Sugars Are Forging Sustainable Bioplastics
Discover how agricultural waste like corn stover and levulinic acid are being transformed into biodegradable PHA bioplastics through innovative fermentation processes.
The Sweet Breakthrough: Crafting Nature's Rare Anticancer Warrior in the Lab
Discover the groundbreaking synthesis of Licochalcone G, a rare flavonoid with potent anticancer properties, now made accessible through innovative chemistry.
Nature's Blueprint: The AI Revolution in Enzyme Design
Exploring how AI-driven molecular retrobiosynthesis is revolutionizing enzyme design for sustainable manufacturing.
Unlocking the Ocean's Medicine Cabinet: How Sea Sponges Inspire Cutting-Edge Chemistry
Discover how marine sponges' brominated alkaloids are revolutionizing drug discovery through biomimetic chemistry.
The Green Alchemy: How Plant Flavonoids Are Revolutionizing Silver Nanoparticle Science
Exploring how plant flavonoids are transforming silver nanoparticle synthesis for sustainable medicine and technology.