A superhydrophilic film made of two sugar molecules could help prevent bacterial growth on the mouthpieces

Biochemists were two of three who shared 1997 prize for work related to adenosine triphosphate

Biochemists were two of three who shared 1997 prize for work related to adenosine triphosphate

Flat, macrocyclic host captures fullerene guest with CH–π interactions

Superhydrophilic film made of two sugar molecules could lead to cleaner retainers or tooth aligners

A new National Academies report names and classifies the kinds of biological weapons that could emerge from techniques like CRISPR gene editing and DNA synthesis

Basel Convention would help control flow of used material displaced by China’s ban

Data from air pollution monitors don’t jibe with satellite measurements

Additive facilitates numerous pharmaceutically relevant reactions through unknown mechanism

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells

Skyhawk will receive $60 million up front to develop drug candidates that target RNA in neurological diseases

Moon is a good candidate to host extraterrestrial life, but this find isn’t proof that it does

Adding positively charged molecules and a surfactant to β-glucosidase makes the enzyme work 30 times as fast

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells

Study with blood donors pinpoints age-related intensity differences of particular peaks

New norbornene compound overcomes ring substitution limitation

Actions may include requiring industry to demonstrate safety of substances, akin to Europe’s REACH program

Nylon 6 nanofibers contain flame-retardant core

These drugs could have beneficial population-wide effects in areas at risk for malaria and Zika, according to modeling study

Chemjobber on when hoarding chemicals and lab equipment becomes a problem

Current district judge is viewed as reliably conservative, deferent to presidential power

Genome scan turns up aspterric acid, which has a new mode of herbicidal action

Large and small suppliers vow to help a resource-intensive, cost-sensitive industry change with the times

Researchers are working to fix genetic conditions like Gaucher disease before birth by testing experimental therapies on fetal animals

Study finds macrophages talk to sensory nerves to elicit chronic pain caused by nerve damage

Higher temperatures allow nitrogen-fixing microbe to work better even when iron is scarce

Facilities where 19 died had not been inspected or approved

Following scrutiny, companies are proposing remedies for mergers that will consolidate the titanium dioxide and industrial gas industries

As chip components continue to shrink, the semiconductor industry explores alternatives to today’s copper connectors to avoid electrical problems

Approach dissolves adhesive polymers and recovers bags’ multiple components

Cation gets a conductivity boost by capturing its counterion

Although some kinks are still being worked out, the European XFEL is now giving researchers an unprecedented view of the inner workings of molecules and materials

Study finds macrophages talk to sensory nerves to elicit chronic pain caused by nerve damage

Modified toxin targets and silences nerves that transmit pain, offering a potential nonaddictive alternative to opioids

Cutting-edge chemistry makes recreation in the wild more enjoyable—and more comfortable. 

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to six chemists to manipulate structures in real time

Seed companies say Europe will miss out on important innovations and benefits

Iron oxide particles and hydrogen peroxide bust biofilms on teeth in rat study

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to 6 chemists to manipulate structures in real time