Researchers have discovered a molecular-level interaction that science had puzzled over for decades but had never seen. That discovery, it turns out, may redefine how science views chemical compound ...

Maine researchers have identified a plant-based compound that prevents infectious biofilm formation. The new compound may help to combat the rise in antibiotic resistance. The applications include ...

A compound that is an active ingredient in plants commonly used in Chinese medicine prevents biofilm formation on polystyrene and polycarbonate surfaces by Staphylococcus aureus. The research suggests ...

Compound libraries are curated collections of chemical molecules used in drug discovery. A range of screening collections, ...

Scientists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space for the first time. The carbon compound is known as methyl cation, or CH3+. It is important because it aids ...

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in a wide variety of industries, playing a vital role in several technologies essential for modern life. 1 One of the most notable applications is ...