Understanding protein motion could greatly aid new drug design

For many people, "protein" is the key element of a food order. However, beyond the preferred choice of meats or plant-based ...
Nature

Methodological developments in electronic structure theory and chemical dynamics

The development of advanced methodologies in theoretical chemistry has been crucial to improve our microscopic understanding of molecular processes, not only enhancing our ability to model and predict ...
C&EN

A guide to navigating AI chemistry hype

The world is awash with news about artificial intelligence tools, including those intended to help chemists. But are the tools useful, a threat, or even worth the attention? It’s hard to know, ...
Bow Doin Polar Bears

"Understanding and Dismantling Sugar Structures, One Bacterium at a Time" - Danielle Dube, Norma L. and Roland G. Ware Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Inaugural Lecture

Bacterial cells are covered by a complex carbohydrate coat of armor that allows bacteria to survive and thrive in a range of environments. Bacterial sugars are intriguing therapeutic targets since ...