Emerging Science

Three categories of breakthroughs that have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in the last forty years

With recent headlines on monkeypox, learn more about the research landscape, scientific profiles, and currently available therapies. A deeper understanding of the published science enables clarity and insight on this emerging news story.

Rare diseases are difficult to treat, diagnose, and identify. As such, researchers are spending more effort in better understanding and treating these illnesses.

Uncover the latest advancements in understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.

Bioelectronics: Merging man and machine. Explore the latest advancements in brain-computer interfaces, materials, and their potential to revolutionize medicine.

Biomarkers could help doctors catch cancer earlier, cure it more frequently, and perform treatments with fewer risks.

Explore the science behind sweeteners, their health impact, and emerging alternatives.

As antimicrobial resistance becomes a larger problem, new approaches to battling infections are emerging.

Experts from Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Oak Ridge National Lab, The Ohio State University, and CAS discuss major research trends in 2024.

CAS and Excelra delved into data surrounding biomarkers and their relationship to cancer to identify key targets for future study.

Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a global public health crisis. New solutions like AI, alternative therapeutics, and innovations in materials offer a way to fight back.

Stay ahead of the latest scientific breakthroughs that are accelerating the landscape of innovation and will transform global science in 2024

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are part of a new class of semaglutides (GLP-1 receptor agonists) that help treat obesity and diabetes by regulating blood sugar and appetite.

CAS and Totus Medicines discuss how targeted covalent inhibitors are revolutionizing cancer treatments.

Today, OLEDs are appearing everywhere on phones, media players, portable gaming systems, lighting, and even car radios.

It is surprising that the chemical synthesis of DNA has not won a Nobel prize because it transformed DNA synthesis from a specialized exploration into a widely used research, diagnostic, and forensic tool.

Traditionally, many key benefits of a drug or pharmaceutical cannot be realized because of their poor solubility, high toxicity, or stability problems. However, the use of dendrimers as drug delivery vehicles can solve many of these problems.

Today, OLEDs are appearing everywhere on phones, media players, portable gaming systems, lighting, and even car radios.

While much of the world has already seen the impact that mRNA has had on vaccines for COVID-19, it may be time to recognize Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman for their outstanding contributions to nucleoside modifications to suppress RNA immunogenicity on top of their pioneering work.

Gut microbiome research has expanded exponentially in recent years, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) at the forefront of this research.

CAS scientists discuss overlooked ideas that have yet to win a Nobel Prize. From OLEDs and MOFs to mRNA therapeutics and more, these ideas have reshaped science and technology.

CAS, Bayer, and Caltech explore how the gut-brain axis influences health from IBS to autism.

CAS, the LaJolla Institute for Immunology, and Avidity Biosciences explore the convergence of biology and chemistry in emerging therapeutics for cancer, vaccines, and more.

Chemistry is powering space exploration with rocket fuel and engine technologies. Discover the advantages and challenges of using LOX/LH2 as a propellant for the Artemis mission.

ChatGPT has redefined the conversation around AI but is it right for scientific research? Find out more about the path ahead for LLMs in science.

Biomaterials like hydrogels, lipid nanoparticles, and exosomes are reshaping the landscape of drug delivery, diagnosis, and therapeutics.

Discover the latest in anti-aging treatment strategies to promote health and longevity, including stem cell therapies, hyaluronic acid, senolytics, gene therapy, and more.

Research in anti-aging treatments has reached a pivotal point. How do new treatments, drugs, and clinical trials compare to time-tested practices?

mRNA vaccines created for COVID-19 have led to a slew of new research in mRNA therapeutics.

PEG immunogenicity affects the safety and efficacy of PEGylated lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery. Much work is being done to circumvent this challenge in applying these polymers.

Learn how PEGylated lipid nanoparticles are used to deliver mRNA vaccines and other drugs, the immunogenicity concerns with vaccines, and emerging approaches on new designs to increase efficacy and safety.

PEG immunogenicity is a challenge that affects the safety and efficacy of PEGylated lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery.

The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tracts with health benefits like immunity, improved mental health, and therapeutic options.

Created in collaboration with Bayer AG, this report discusses the latest research on microbiome-based therapies, microbiota, probiotics, and the wide range of health conditions it can influence.

This publication in the ACS Chemical Neuroscience Journal details a landscape analysis of emerging trends in the gut microbiome space.

As the leading cause of drug-related deaths, fentanyl has become a public health crisis, but new breakthroughs in developing safer pain medications, reducing side effects, and developing a vaccine may reduce future deaths.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in emerging science and cutting-edge research that is accelerating the landscape of innovation in 2023.

Timeline showing key reactions and applications culminating in 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Learn about the basics of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry that was recently awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Read about emerging trends, insights on publication trends, and future applications of bioorthogonal chemistry.

NASA’s Artemis Program has also focused attention on topics such as food safety, reliability, and nutrition in space. This blog touches on novel approaches to these problems like 3D printed space food, the use of microbes to produce nutrients, and closed-loop space farming.

Gut microbiota, gut flora, or microbiome are the microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals. While some bacteria are associated with disease, others are particularly important for many aspects of health and mental health.

Recent clinical trials show that psychedelics, when properly controlled, could be used to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. Learn more.

Newly developed microfluidic fabrication technology addresses the clinical need for scalable, precise, and reproducible solutions for vaccine production.

Learn more about what performance-enhancing drugs are, how they are detected, and the future development of non-targeted detection methods.