When atoms of two or more elements bond together, they make a compound. These clusters of strongly bonded atoms are called molecules. See how they're represented by two circles of different size ...

A new study reveals the potential of two compounds in treating retinitis pigmentosa, a blinding genetic disorder. These compounds, identified through virtual screening, have shown promising results in ...

Among the hundreds of thousands of chemical compounds produced by plants, some may hold the key to treating human ailments and diseases. But recreating these complex, naturally occurring molecules in ...

Engineering researchers have developed carbon capture systems that use molecules called quinones, dissolved in water, as their capturing compounds. A new study provides critical insights into the ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with ...

Lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids 1 (Figures 1–3) are former Molecules of the Week. This holiday season, we bring them together to report on how they might brighten up your life. All three of the ...

Two compounds prolonged the survival of photoreceptors in a retinitis pigmentosa mouse model for rod opsin misfolding ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous as ...