For months, organic chemists have been wrestling with the 'aroma problem' in NaBH4 reductions: the standard aqueous quench and ether/ethyl acetate extraction often leads to hydrolysis, emulsion ...

Histones are crosslinked with DNA (histone-DPC) following formaldehyde exposure, leading to the malfunction of cellular processes such as transcription. A team of researchers at Nagoya University in ...

Vodka tastes different from brandy, and connoisseurs can distinguish among different brands of whiskeys. The flavors of spirits result from a complex bouquet of volatile compounds. New colorimetric ...

The natural world is rich in chemical compounds with remarkable medicinal properties. A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold. This discovery revolutionized the ...

Synthetic biologists have engineered bacteria to prevent the microbes from reducing aromatic aldehydes, allowing the cells to synthesize flavorants such as vanillin and a precursor to the ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Literally everything around us is made up of chemicals. That includes all foods. And the different kinds of chemicals they contain give the stuff ...

The distinctive scent of a freshly printed book is more than a nostalgic pleasure—it’s a complex chemical signature shaped by modern printing materials and processes. This article unpacks the volatile ...