Research Articles
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).
The Nitrile Pickle: How Chemists Tame a Stubborn Molecule
Discover how chemists use metal and non-metal catalysts to activate stubborn nitrile molecules, enabling the creation of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials.
The Molecular Assassins: How Tiny Tin Compounds Are Tackling Big Problems
Explore how organotin(IV) derivatives built from biological blueprints like imidazoles and pyrazoles are revolutionizing medicine and industry.
Nature's Secret Laboratory: The Endless Hunt for Medicine in the Wild
How scientists are deciphering the chemical code of plants, fungi, and microbes to create the medicines of tomorrow.
The Molecular Magic Behind Your Favorite Scents: A Journey Through Fragrance Chemistry
Explore the fascinating chemistry behind fragrances - from ancient extraction techniques to modern AI-driven perfumery and how scent molecules interact with our senses.
Nature's Chemical Revolution: How Ancient Molecules Are Shaping Tomorrow's Medicines
Exploring the chemistry of natural products, recent trends in AI-assisted discovery, biomimetic synthesis, and groundbreaking developments in pharmaceutical applications.
The Hidden Chemistry of Nature's Medicine Cabinet: From Spices to Life-Saving Drugs
Exploring the complex compounds in nature that form the basis of modern medicine, from terpenes to alkaloids and their pharmaceutical applications.
The Alchemist of Odors: How Pavel Vlad's Terpenoid Chemistry Transformed Perfumes, Medicines, and More
Exploring Pavel Vlad's revolutionary contributions to terpenoid science and how his legacy fuels cutting-edge drug discovery, sustainable materials, and fragrance design today.