Research Articles
Nature's Chemical Treasure Hunt: From Beet Pigments to Brain Toxins
Explore the fascinating world of natural products research, from betalains and flavonoids to antiviral proteins and neurotoxic compounds.
The Silent Drama in a Salt Solution: When Water Turns the Tables
Explore the fascinating world of salt hydrolysis - how dissolving salts can create acidic or basic solutions through invisible chemical reactions with water.
The Chemical Detective Story: How Scientists Solved the Structural Mystery of Botrytis Toxins
Discover how scientists used total chemical synthesis to unravel the complex structures of Botrytis toxins, revising decades of misunderstanding about these fungal compounds.
The Sweet Science of Monosaccharides: Nature's Versatile Building Blocks
Explore the fascinating chemistry and biological roles of monosaccharides - nature's versatile molecular building blocks that form the foundation of carbohydrates and complex biological systems.
Nature's Hidden Chemists: The Secret World of Natural Products
Explore the fascinating world of natural products chemistry - the science of discovering and harnessing molecules created by living organisms that have revolutionized medicine and technology.
The Shape-Shifting Molecules Forging a Sustainable Future
Explore how catalysis is revolutionizing sustainable technology through shape-shifting molecules, real-time observation, and innovative research tools.
Natural Products Chemistry: Nature's Medicine Cabinet at a Crossroads
Exploring the revival of natural products chemistry through modern technologies, challenges facing the field, and future opportunities for drug discovery.
Fungal Gold: Robert Cichewicz's Quest to Unearth Nature's Hidden Chemical Treasures
Explore how natural products chemist Robert Cichewicz is discovering groundbreaking compounds from fungi with applications from medicine to odor neutralization.
Desert Gold: How the Humble Jojoba Bush Could Fuel the Future
Discover how the resilient jojoba plant from the Sonoran Desert is being transformed into clean-burning biodiesel through organic chemistry.
Nature's Secret Pharmacy: The Hunt for Medicine in the Wild
Discover how natural products chemistry unlocks medical miracles from plants and organisms, featuring the story of Paclitaxel (Taxol).