Within each cell, there is a constant struggle between life-sustaining molecules and molecules that could hasten its demise.

Once a drug target is identified, it often takes decades until a chemical compound is developed that can hit the bullseye and ...

Scientists found that DNA’s phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug ...

New compound fragment disables cancer cells’ antioxidant defenses, paving the way for a next-generation treatment strategy ...

The discovery opens a path to the sustainable synthesis of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agents. Scientists at UBC Okanagan have revealed how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance ...

Researchers from the Department of Molecular Physics at the Fritz Haber Institute have demonstrated the first magneto-optical ...

PET imaging has revealed the first evidence in humans of changes in brain chemistry among people who use both substances.

Psilocybin must be useful in some way to the fungi. In fact, it may be so useful that it has evolved this mind-altering ...

Winter often brings comfort food cravings, but it’s also the perfect time to load up on powerful, nutrient-dense superfoods.

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defense against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or ...

Scientists are exploring creatine's potential to boost brain power. This compound, known for muscle benefits, may also ...

“Good fats,” like olive oil, flaxseed oil, and other plant-based oils, can help HDL and LDL cholesterol, Dr. Mohanty says.