The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential cancer-fighting capabilities. S cientists have now managed to artificially synthesize the ...

Fungal infections kill millions of people each year, and modern medicine is struggling to keep up. But researchers at ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

Crystal structures underpin the physical properties of materials, while intermetallic compounds—characterised by well‐defined stoichiometries and ordered arrangements of metallic elements—offer a rich ...

UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer ...

Researchers have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals -- disrupt biomolecular structure and ...

Discover what sugar is made of, how it forms, and its chemical name and formula. Learn about its properties and everyday uses in food and energy.