Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for their work on molecular handedness. Their research into chiral reactions has provided critical insights into how life may have originated.
Why it matters
This recognition underscores the fundamental importance of stereochemistry in understanding biological processes and the origins of life on Earth.
Altering molecular handedness has implications…
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