Chemists at Scripps Research in La Jolla say they have pulled off a bold molecular renovation of fentanyl, carving out its ...

Compounds that are used to make plastics and personal-care products were found in all types of marine environment, a meta-analysis shows.

Findings from two early clinical studies suggest a new dual-action antimalarial drug candidate is well tolerated in humans. The first-in-class clinical candidate, MK7602, is being developed by WEHI ...

Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections ...

A new “magic mushroom” compound may deliver psychedelic brain benefits without the trip.

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery is revolutionizing the field, offering unprecedented opportunities for accelerating the ...

A 1,900-year-old Roman glass bottle from Turkey has yielded direct chemical proof of ancient physicians using human feces as medicine. Scientists identified human excrement mixed with thyme oil, ...

After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new ...

Explore the potential of light-driven chemistry to revolutionize drug design, making it safer and more efficient.

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to alter complex drug molecules using light rather than toxic chemicals – a discovery that could accelerate and improve how medicines ...

Spread the loveIn a significant advancement for medicinal chemistry, a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has developed an innovative ‘anti-Friedel–Crafts’ reaction that utilizes light ...

Circle Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering next-generation targeted macrocycle therapeutics for cancer, today announced publication of research in the Journal of ...