Researchers at the University of Alberta have uncovered what they say has been the missing puzzle piece ever since the genetic code was first cracked.… Read More »Researchers unveil ‘missing piece’ of the genetic code
An avenue that scientists are currently exploring for the development of novel pharmaceuticals involves the synthesis of bioactive compounds found in Chinese herbal medicine. This… Read More »First total synthesis of illicium sesquiterpene merrillianin opens doors for future drug development
Making quantum systems more scalable is one of the key requirements for the further development of quantum computers because the advantages they offer become increasingly… Read More »1,000-qubit milestone achieved for quantum processors
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have found a powerful new way to program optical circuits that are critical to the delivery of future… Read More »Scientists crack code for future optical circuits
Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the identification and quantification of chemical substances. It involves the use of various techniques and… Read More »What is analytical chemistry?
Chemistry, often referred to as the central science, is a branch of natural science that explores the properties, composition, structure, reactions, and changes of matter.… Read More »Chemistry
Diseases often arise from proteins going haywire, yet conventional drugs have struggled to rein in these rogue elements. A promising frontier in pharmaceutical research lies… Read More »New method could expand drug options for previously “undruggable” proteins
Pre-clinical studies led by CAMH have unveiled a potential breakthrough in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, using a small molecule drug. Published in Science Advances, this… Read More »New drug shows promise for treating MS
Based on blood tests, it is possible to detect rare genetic diseases, recognize cancer, or determine the inflammation level in the body. Moreover, due to… Read More »Scientists develop new peptides for personalized medicine sensors
A placebo is a substance or treatment that appears identical to a real medical intervention but lacks any active component. It is often used in… Read More »What is a placebo?
MIT researchers have devised an innovative method to enhance the efficiency of processing and delivering hydrophobic drugs, which often pose challenges due to their poor… Read More »Researchers develop novel method to enhance hydrophobic drug
Organoids are miniature, three-dimensional organ-like structures that are grown in vitro, replicating the architecture and functionality of real organs. These tiny structures hold immense potential… Read More »What is an organoid?
Proteins, the workhorses of biology, are encoded by DNA sequences and are responsible for vital functions within cells. Since the first experimental measurement of a… Read More »New study validates AlphaFold2 for predicting mutation effects in proteins
In the realm of chemical reactions, fluorine stands as a ‘magic bullet atom,’ renowned for its capacity to enhance drug absorption and extend the lifespan… Read More »Scientists develop new, efficient fluorination process for drug development
Researchers at University College London (UCL) has cast doubt on the effectiveness of polygenic risk scores in predicting and preventing common diseases, such as heart… Read More »New study finds polygenic risk scores perform poorly in screening and prediction of common diseases
Chinese researchers has made a significant breakthrough in enhancing the stability of hydrogel electrolytes used in sodium-ion batteries, which are considered an eco-friendly alternative to… Read More »Methylated hydrogels could lead to more stable and efficient sodium-ion batteries
UVA Health researchers have pioneered an innovative tool for comprehending the gender-specific effects of medications, paving the way for safer and more efficacious drugs in… Read More »New tool to understand how medications affect men and women differently
In our current era, we find ourselves amidst a relentless race towards the development of quantum computers, devices rooted in the mysterious principles of quantum… Read More »Silicon photonic chip could enable practical quantum simulation
Chemists from RUDN University, in collaboration with Chinese researchers, employed a combination of machine learning and molecular modeling to uncover potential drugs that can inhibit… Read More »Chemists discover potential drugs to inhibit enzyme responsible for uncontrolled cell division
Prolonged exposure of cells to stress-inducing factors, like pathogens, can disrupt an organism’s normal functions. Cells, in response, have evolved various mechanisms to combat stress,… Read More »New structural insights into protein key to cytokine storms could lead to new drugs