molecular chemistry

Apr 13, 2021

Researchers Streamline Molecular Assembly Line to Design, Test Drug Compounds

Researchers have fine-tuned the molecular assembly line that creates antibiotics.

Nanocar rolling on solid surface at room temperature

Sep 17, 2018

Rocky Road: Nanocars Roll, Hop and Skid Across Surfaces

New research finds a nanocar’s rolling wheels can move the vehicle in a straight line in distances up to 16 times its body length.

May 30, 2018

New Compound Effective Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens Could Lead to Next-Generation Antibiotics

A new synthetic compound inspired by a natural product could be a useful chemical tool for studying antibiotic-resistant infections.

Denis Fourches with 3D-printed molecules

Dec 11, 2017

Building 3-D Models of Molecules With RealityConvert

Denis Fourches' new RealityConvert software creates 3-D models of molecules for research, education and drug discovery.

Oct 3, 2017

Designer Biosensor Can Detect Antibiotic Production by Microbes

NC State chemistry researchers have engineered designer biosensors that can detect antibiotic molecules.

Motorized molecules open up synthetic membrane and release dye molecules from lipid vesicles upon light activation in a model system.

Aug 30, 2017

Molecular Motors and Molecular Machines: A Q&A With Gufeng Wang

Learn how chemistry researchers are creating light-driven, motorized molecules capable of drilling holes in membranes of individual cells.

Jun 20, 2017

Designing Better Chemistry

Chemist Elon Ison is improving common chemical reactions to help others develop new technologies more efficiently.

May 15, 2017

Researchers Create ‘Hyperpredictive’ Computer Models for Drug Discovery

Chemist Denis Fourches uses molecular dynamics and machine learning to create hyperpredictive drug discovery models.

Mar 14, 2017

Computer Models Could Allow Researchers to Better Understand, Predict Adverse Drug Reactions

New research explains what happens at the molecular level during severe allergic reactions to abacavir, an antiviral drug commonly given to treat HIV.

Mar 8, 2017

Computer Simulations First Step Toward Designing New, More Efficient Amine Chemical Scrubbers

Molecular models aim to improve design of cheaper, more efficient amine chemicals to capture carbon dioxide.