Scientists assemble a first-ever global inventory listing triple the number of chemicals on the market as previous lists

Biochemist's discovery of epidermal growth factors has led to new treatments for cancer and other diseases

Lignin breakdown produces phenol and propylene, offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes

System harnesses waste heat to produce enough drinkable water for an adult in one hour

The chemical maker intends to argue that the fires should be considered an act of God

Deal will resolve dispute over DNA synthesis trade secrets allegedly brought to Twist from Agilent

The latest ‘inorganic benzene' has pronounced aromaticity

The volatile compound replicates the aroma of hundreds of compounds in the real fruit

Newly discovered compounds trap bacteria so they can't grow or divide

Robert Cichewicz looks off the beaten path for unusual plant and fungi compounds

Innovation, fast-paced change, and products that go down the drain give the sector its enduring appeal

Cheap feedstock from the US tempts chemical makers, but several hurdles stand in the way

A large number of diseases have been linked to the NLRP3 inflammasome. The race is on to develop drugs that disrupt it

Symbiotic bacteria living in plant stems produce compounds that kill aphids

Transition-metal complex's sensitivity to impact changes in response to spin state

Processes using lignin, sugar, plastic waste, and more are moving out of the lab

P&G, Versalis, and Ineos look to novel technologies to confront plastic waste

Cryo-EM structure of key coronavirus protein could help develop vaccines against the virus

Missouri peach farmer wins $265 million jury award; firms vow to appeal

Detailed models highlight a key role for solvents

Aminoperoxide adduct on the enzyme's cofactor leads to these nonoxidative oxygenation reactions

Medical workers in China weigh the advantages and disadvantages of nucleic acid lab tests and CT lung scans

As we age, our skin changes, and so too do the bugs that live there

4 firms have raised more than double their initial expectations

In animal tests, vaccine gives broad protection

Educators, researchers, and students are coming together to share chemistry demos and talk shop on the wildly popular video app

Substances will not undergo further evaluation of health and safety risks at this time

$830 million deal builds on earlier moves into nutritional ingredients