The antiaging molecule, when broken down, can paradoxically drive inflammation. Drugmakers are trying to capture only its benefits

The antiaging molecule, when broken down, can paradoxically drive inflammation. Drugmakers are trying to capture only its benefits

As the Bayeux Tapestry comes to the British Museum, scientists reveal how chemistry and imaging technology are unlocking its hidden history

The approval of the first Protac cancer drug marks a turning point in medicine - but scientists are only beginning to decode the complex molecular language that makes it possible

A small group of companies will have watched with interest as Elon Musk’s company SpaceX debuted its cargo-carrying spacecraft Starfall in June 2026. This is because it could be the perfect vehicle fo...

A small group of companies will have watched with interest as Elon Musk’s company SpaceX debuted its cargo-carrying spacecraft Starfall in June 2026. This is because it could be the perfect vehicle…

The approval of the first Protac cancer drug marks a turning point in medicine - but scientists are only beginning to decode the complex molecular language that makes it possible

Sexist assumptions and a male-dominated culture can make it harder for women to attract investment for the companies they set up.

From crystallographers' beards to billion-dollar lawsuits, the phenomenon of disappearing polymorphs has puzzled chemists for decades. Now researchers are finally unravelling the science behind why st...

From crystallographers' beards to billion-dollar lawsuits, the phenomenon of disappearing polymorphs has puzzled chemists for decades. Now researchers are finally unravelling the science behind why st...

AI-powered robotic tools are muscling in on tasks typically done by humans. What does the future hold?

Acoziborole is the first single-dose treatment for both early and late stage sleeping sickness

Researchers are piecing together the unusual chemical reactions that enable dinoflagellates to create spectacular light displays in tropical bays. But the mechanism behind their bioluminescence remain...

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements—and could prove useful in catalysts and more.

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts and more

Scientists are searching for therapeutics that mimic the life-extending benefits of caloric restriction, exercise, and a good night’s sleep

“We’re on the cusp of something really exciting,” says Jilly Croasdale, head of radiopharmacy at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.  Over the past five years, there has been a surge in new radiop...

Researchers are developing magnonic processors that use magnetic spin waves instead of electric current to process data. Rachel Brazil discovers how it could potentially reduce energy consumption by 9...

Join us on 10 October for an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2025 prize-winning science

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the way antibody drugs are designed — and not just by improving or refining existing processes, but designing antibodies from the ground up.  The hope ...

Pills may offer convenience for manufacturers, but it's not clear they will overtake existing drugs

Contentious study continues to make waves as authors and researchers argue over whether action is proportionate and beneficial

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For some parents, finding a cure for their child’s illness is the ultimate motivation to start a company.

Many medical conditions affect only women, or affect them disproportionately, but women's health has historically been neglected in medical research. In this collection, we look at the gender gap in h...

The end of ovulation will affect almost all women, but current treatments could be improved. Rachel Brazil reports on the efforts to find a better solution

The end of ovulation will affect almost all women, but current treatments could be improved. Rachel Brazil reports on the efforts to find a better solution

Although she is a cultural icon, conserving Barbie has its challenges: as with most plastic toys and dolls, she was not made to last. Rachel Brazil investigates how conservation scientists are approac...

Coatings intended to preserve artifacts may trigger a cycle of corrosion as they age

Smaller, more easily made drugs that target GLP-1 could treat obesity and diabetes with fewer side effects

Smaller, more easily made drugs that target GLP-1 could treat obesity and diabetes with fewer side effects

Ring-shaped extrachromosomal DNA is implicated in many cancers. Rachel Brazil talks to the scientists trying to uncover their secrets

‘Challenge’ prizes are growing in popularity, but stimulating creativity takes more than financial incentives.

Adding fluorine to drug molecules can be tricky, but is often worthwhile. Rachel Brazil talks to the chemists trying to tame the ninth element

When results from the ‘EV-302’ bladder cancer trial were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology annual meeting in October 2023, they received a standing ovation. The study compared sta...

Having a blood sample taken, usually by a phlebotomist in a clinic, is an often unpleasant but necessary step in monitoring medical conditions and some medicines. However, Neil Spooner, bioanalyst and...

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