Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA.

A new web tool called StructureMASST lets anyone search the world’s public metabolomics data by chemical structure.

Previously-discovered compounds to fight Chagas disease could get now life in the fight against strains of the COVID-19 virus that have become less responsive to treatment.

UC San Diego researchers have engineered bacteria to produce octopus pigment, potentially revolutionizing cosmetics, textiles and military applications.

Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.