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Emerging Science

Infographic: PEGylated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)

A visual infographic shows how PEGylated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are used to successfully deliver cancer therapeutics.
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Drug Discovery

Lipids in drug delivery: The latest research and design innovations

Preview our new report on lipid-based DDS
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Emerging Science

Infographic: Aging reimagined

A visual infographic shows the factors that impact aging, related research, and anti-aging strategies.
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Materials

Materials science breakthroughs 2025: ​Trends to watch

2025 trends in materials science including breakthroughs in metamaterials, industrial decarbonization, and consumer goods.
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Sustainability

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling: Market and innovation trends for a green future

CAS and Deloitte have worked together to develop Lithium-ion Battery Recycling report, a comprehensive analysis of this rapidly evolving industry, covering both market and scientific perspectives.
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Biotechnology

CRISPR: Updates on the growing importance of this technology

CRISPR has revolutionized genetic engineering and therapies. What are some of the newest medical potentials for this technology?
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Drug Discovery

Infographic: How the latest weight loss drugs interrupt hunger

A visual infographic provides details about GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP polypeptide drugs for weight loss.
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Emerging Science

Scientific breakthroughs: 2025 emerging trends to watch

Stay ahead of the latest scientific breakthroughs that are accelerating the innovation landscape and will transform global science in 2025.
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Drug Discovery

Exploring how the GLP-1 function may provide benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes

The GIP and GLP-1 function shows promising results in treating cardiovascular and neurodegenerative conditions.
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Emerging Science

Three paths to a Nobel Prize in chemistry

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

Defining the path to TBK1 inhibition with QSAR modeling

Why are there no FDA approved TBK1 (TANK-binding kinase) inhibitors on the market, despite the key role it plays in the pathophysiology of many diseases.
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Materials

Co-occurrence analysis spots nanotechnology breakthroughs

Nanofibers, nanoplastics, and more are gaining research interest. See more nanotechnology breakthroughs through the lens of a CAS TrendScape analysis.
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Emerging Science

Rare diseases: Impact, landscape, and possibilities

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

Identifying emerging trends in nanotechnology research

Combining advanced technologies with human curation identifies emerging trends in nanotechnology research.
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Sustainability

Innovating the chemical recycling of plastics

Recycling plastics can be challenging with traditional methods, leading to developments in chemical plastic recycling technology.
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Materials

Idea in brief: Emerging trends and future opportunities for carbon nanotubes

Biomedicine, batteries, and more could be revolutionized by carbon nanotubes. See the full range of their applications.
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Materials

CAS and Westlake University publication on biomaterials: Full-length report

This detailed technical report, published in collaboration with Westlake University, discusses the biomaterials landscape and how this field is rapidly changing.
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Consumer Goods

Evolving beauty: The rise of sustainable and natural ingredients for cosmetics

Learn about the shift towards sustainable and natural ingredients in cosmetics, supported by data from the CAS Content Collection™.
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Drug Discovery

Types of antisense oligonucleotides: Advancing therapeutic frontiers

Different types of antisense oligonucleotide therapies, such as exosomes and nanoparticles, offering new hope in genetic medicine.
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Materials

How nanotechnology delivers massive change in energy, biomedicine and more.

Unlock the potential of nanotechnology. Explore breakthroughs and challenges in energy, biomedicine, and more in our executive summary.
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Materials

The material difference: How biomaterials are reshaping medicine and patient outcomes

This biomaterials Insights Report explores eight key areas transforming healthcare with self-healing implants, targeted drug delivery, and more.
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Consumer Goods

Unraveling the science behind artificial sweeteners

Uncover the science behind sweeteners, their health impacts, R&D trends, and investment data.
|Executive Summary
Materials

From batteries to drug delivery: Emerging applications of carbon nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold immense promise for batteries, composites, sensors, and more. Discover emerging trends on overcoming challenges and cutting edge applications.
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Emerging Science

16 billion reasons for hope: How biomarkers are reshaping cancer outcomes

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

Science fact vs. fiction: Can we recycle semiconductors?

Recycling semiconductors was once a far-off dream. However, new research and technology shows that this could become reality.
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Intellectual Property

IP trends and opportunities: RNA therapeutics

See key insights on emerging RNA IP trends and possibilities for future innovations in this executive summary.
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Emerging Science

Idea in brief: battling antibiotic resistant infections

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

Keeping a finger on the pulse of exosome IP and innovation

The landscape of exosomes has become highly competitive. See all the recent investments, innovations, and commercial opportunities.
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Sustainability

Infographic: Sustainable crops start with green(er) fertilizers

See how new innovations like biorefineries, waste repurposing, and materials are reshaping the future of sustainable fertilizers.
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Digital R&D

Embracing the future of AI in the food industry

Discover how AI in the food industry is transforming production, innovation, and sustainability. Learn how AI can help you create smarter and more efficient food solutions.
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Drug Discovery

R&D Insight: Unique views into immuno-oncology

Immunotherapy is advancing with new approaches like CAR-T cell therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and even checkpoint inhibitors.
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Emerging Science

Scientific breakthroughs: 2024 emerging trends to watch

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

Dealing with the challenges of drug discovery

The pharma industry is tackling major drug discovery challenges in several new ways. Have they been successful?
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Sustainability

Four uses for renewable feedstock in sustainable coatings

With the push towards increased sustainability, here are four ways coatings manufacturers are making use of renewable feedstock for their own products.
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Drug Discovery

R&D insights: The covalent inhibitor revolution

Covalent inhibitors were once avoided due to negative side effects, but new drugs have changed the landscape.
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Biotechnology

The rise of covalent inhibitors in strategic therapeutic design

Drugs created with covalent inhibitors are becoming more popular than other types, owing to their unique mechanism of action.
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Drug Discovery

R&D insights: Antibody-drug conjugates

More than 100 antibody-drug conjugates are in clinical trials. These therapeutics combine the targeting abilities of antibodies with the power of chemotherapy to change cancer treatment.
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Emerging Science

Gut microbiome advances are reshaping future outcomes

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

Nobel worthy: mRNA vaccines beyond COVID

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.
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Emerging Science

The case for the Nobel Prize with metal-organic frameworks

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

Are dendrimers, nanoscience, and supramolecular chemistry ready for a Nobel Prize?

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.
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Emerging Science

Synthesizing DNA unlocked the secrets of life

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.
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Emerging Science

How OLEDs could light up the Nobel Prize

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

Prior art search and analysis for scientific IP strategies

Incomplete prior art searches and analyses can lead to costly mistakes, leaving innovations and the value of intellectual property open to huge risk.
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Emerging Science

Quantum dots win the 2023 Nobel Prize for Chemistry

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.
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Intellectual Property

Navigating patentability assessments in scientific industries

Patentability assessments in scientific industries come with significant challenges due to their complexity. However, CAS has tools designed to address these issues.
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Emerging Science

CAS Symposium Explores Convergence of Biology and Chemistry in Emerging Therapeutics

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

Going green with plant-based meat sustainability

With consumers changing their diets for personal and health reasons, innovation to increase quality and variety creates a diverse and competitive market.
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Consumer Goods

Multifunctional cosmetics: Developing a product that ‘does it all’

Hero ingredients can help create more advanced and versatile formulations than ever before as consumers slim down their cosmetic routines.
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Emerging Science

Mars is calling, but how will Artemis fuel the journey?

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.
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Sustainability

R&D insights: Sustainable catalysts for the future

Catalysts have been enabling green chemistry with applications in many industries.
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Biotechnology

From fighting viruses to tackling tumors: Harnessing mRNA vaccines to treat cancer

Thanks to mRNA vaccines, which have revolutionized the fight against COVID-19, we can treat cancer by harnessing the power of the immune system.
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Emerging Science

Top 10 emerging trends in biomaterials

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

Patent searching: Going beyond the basics to increase efficiency

Learn how leveraging patent tools and strategies can accelerate your path toward comprehensive searches and stronger insights.
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Emerging Science

Executive summary: What’s next in anti-aging treatments?

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

The why’s and how’s of partnerships in scientific patent searching

Accelerate and improve the ROI of your IP and R&D initiatives by partnering with an industry and IP expert.
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Sustainability

Infographic: What can be done about microplastics?

Microplastics have infiltrated our entire world, even down to the water we drink and food we eat. Researchers are looking at new ways to address them.
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Intellectual Property

Maximize opportunities with a patent landscape analysis

A successful patent landscape analysis can maximize opportunities and de-risk your company's R&D program and other initiatives.
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Drug Discovery

Targeted protein degradation and induced proximity: Molecular glues landscape in drug discovery

Induced-proximity target protein degradation (TPD) is a ground-breaking strategy in drug discovery that has emerged recently.
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Sustainability

Supercapacitor technologies: Is graphene finally living up to its full potential?

Graphene-based supercapacitor technologies are being levied for real-world applications as a battery alternative.
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Digital R&D

Unlocking the power of dark data in chemistry R&D: Strategies for success

What is dark data, and how can it be used to unlock data insights and accelerate innovation for R&D?
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Emerging Science

Top emerging trends in mRNA therapeutics

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

Infographic: 3D printing is reshaping the future of biomedicine

Discover how advances in 3D printing materials and approaches have reshaped tissues and organ sourcing, drug delivery methods, and wound care.
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Biotechnology

Infographic: Top investment trends for RNA and the outlook ahead

Investment in RNA has grown beyond vaccines. Cancer, infectious diseases, and even liver diseases have all been identified for RNA medicines.
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Sustainability

Five ways to achieve sustainable medical packaging

Learn five ways to reduce waste and use biodegradable materials to develop sustainable sterile packaging options for medical devices.
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Emerging Science

What you need to know about PEG immunogenicity

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

Peer-reviewed journal: PEG immunogenicity and vaccine safety

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.
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Emerging Science

Peer reviewed publication: New discoveries on emerging microbiome trends

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

Recognizing the potential of the gut microbiome

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.
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Sustainability

R&D Insights: Tiny microplastics with massive implications

Microplastic pollution is a global problem due to their disruption of ecosystems and their ingestion by humans and animals.
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Biotechnology

Exosomes, the rising star of therapeutics: Infographic

Exosomes are reshaping the future of drug delivery, therapeutics, and diagnostics. Learn about exosomes and the challenges with the technology.
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Biotechnology

R&D Insights: 3D printing in biomedical applications

3D printing has major biomedical applications. See the new technologies that are reshaping personalized healthcare.
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Synthetic Chemistry

Synthetic organic chemistry: Peer-reviewed landscape publication

This article, published in collaboration with the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and CAS, examines the state of global synthetic organic chemistry research with a focus on enzyme catalysis, photocatalysis, and green chemistry.
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Synthetic Chemistry

Top emerging trends in synthetic organic chemistry

CAS and the Chinese Academy of Sciences explore hidden connections and publication trends in synthetic organic chemistry.
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Sustainability

R&D Insights: Sustainable agriculture and fertilizer production

Agriculture and fertilizers have a sustainability problem. Understand emerging trends around reducing this industry's carbon emissions.
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Safety

The science behind dioxins, vinyl chloride, and proven remediations

Incidents like the East Palestine chemical spill have led researchers to reevaluating the safety of transporting hazardous materials.
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Biotechnology

R&D Insights: Exosomes in drug delivery and diagnostics

The expansion of exosome research has led to significant clinical advancements, and new approaches to drug delivery and diagnostics.
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Biotechnology

From polymers to prosthetics: the growth of 3D printing in biomedicine

From prosthetic ears to artificial organs, learn about the latest trends and innovations in 3D printing in biomedicine.
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Biotechnology

Explore biomedicine’s 3D printing scientific journal review

The possibilities of 3D printing in biomedicine are nearly limitless, as evidenced by this journal publication.
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Emerging Science

Top scientific breakthroughs and emerging trends for 2023

2023年のイノベーションを加速させる最新の科学と最先端の研究で、常に一歩先の情報を確認ください。
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Sustainability

Reduce, reuse, recycle: the path to sustainable agriculture

educing, reusing, and recycling can improve fertilizer access, minimize environmental impact and dependence on finite resources, and lead to a circular bioeconomy.
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Sustainability

Hydrogen fuel-Insights into a growing market

Hydrogen fuel technology is being examined for powering electricity, heating, and transportation.
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Sustainability

Scientific review on sustainable fertilizers

We analyze the scientific and patent trends on sustainable fertilizers in the CAS Content Collection to help scientists use new, more environmentally friendly sources.
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Sustainability

Innovation in sustainable fertilizer production

Synthetic fertilizers ae valuable but leave a large carbon footprint. Sustainable fertilizers are an environmentally friendly alternative that is growing in interest.
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Sustainability

Scientific review on microplastics pollution

Methods to push back against the wave of microplastics that are poisoning the environment are in full swing.
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Sustainability

Microplastics: Tackling the invisible enemy

Microplastics come from countless sources and have a large impact on the environment. Scientists are working hard to combat this growing problem.
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Drug Discovery

Expedited FDA designation of breakthrough therapy

The FDA can designate drug candidates as “breakthrough therapies” (breakthrough therapy designation or BTD) for certain drug candidates that demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapies on a clinically significant endpoint.
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Biotechnology

Exosomes – nature's lipid nanoparticle, a rising star in drug delivery and diagnostics

Exosomes – nature's lipid nanoparticle, a rising star in drug delivery and diagnostics
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Biotechnology

Exosomes: Reshaping drug delivery and diagnostics

Exosomes are nature’s lipid nanoparticles and their unique physical properties will unlock new applications in drug development, delivery and diagnostic applications in the future
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Drug Discovery

Bioorthogonal chemistry and its applications

Bioorthogonal chemistry is a set of methods that use the chemistry of non-native functional groups to analyze biology in living organisms.
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Emerging Science

Key insights on click chemistry and bioorthogonal 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.
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Emerging Science

Infographic - Bioorthogonal Chemistry's Path to the Nobel Prize

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

How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work to fight COVID-19

When mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines are injected into a patient, tiny lipid vesicles transport mRNA molecules through the body fluids and merge with immune cells, called antigen-presenting cells (APCs).
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Drug Discovery

Targeting ACE2 for treatments of COVID-19

Scientists are searching ways to stop the spread of COVID-19, and the ACE2 receptor is one of the most promising targets.
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Sustainability

Bio-based Polymers: A Green Alternative to Traditional Plastics

With over 90% of the world’s plastics production requiring fossil fuels, bio-based polymers generated from renewable sources have substantial benefits over traditional plastics – from reducing CO2 emissions, increased biodegradability, and less dependence on fossil fuels. Learn more in our landscape
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Sustainability

Lithium ion battery recycling

Learn more about the scientific challenges, emerging technologies, and the financial and environmental implications for recycling lithium ion batteries.
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Drug Discovery

Bioorthogonal chemistry: A review of its diverse applications in science and medicine

Bioorthogonal chemistry is a set of methods using the chemistry of non-native functional groups to explore and understand biology in living organisms.
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Digital R&D

Addressing sustainability of the global patent system: the role of AI in enhancing productivity

This whitepaper explores challenges and opportunities for worldwide patent offices as they seek to ensure sustainability and future growth. It focuses on the application of artificial intelligence-enabled workflow solutions to enhance productivity and patent quality.
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Digital R&D

Predicting new chemistry: Impact of high-quality training data on prediction of reaction outcomes

Scientists at Bayer expand their understanding into new, useful chemistry by improving the predictive power of a synthesis planning model with scientist-curated reactions from CAS.
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Drug Discovery

Accelerating Discovery: COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthroughs and their Future Impact

This insight report explores innovative research and technologies that played crucial roles in Covid-19 vaccine development.
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