The synthesis of many important biochemicals involves complex molecules and numerous reactions. The design and optimization of whole-cell biocatalysts for the production of these molecules requires ...

Glycolysis isn’t just a biochemistry term—it’s the heartbeat of cellular energy production and a favorite MCAT topic. Knowing its steps, regulation, and enzyme traps can turn confusion into confidence ...

As an assist to his students back in 1960, microbiologist Donald Nicholson sketched out a big chart of metabolic pathways; he thought it would help them to have it pinned up on a wall for ready ...

A mystery about how a chemical compound found in nature could be synthesized in the lab may have been solved, scientists say—a breakthrough that could unlock new developments in medicine. Scientists ...

The widely used chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, commonly known as Taxol, was first extracted from the Pacific yew tree in 1963. But while plants have figured out how to manufacture the molecule, for ...

Biochemical reactions are fundamental processes that occur within living organisms, playing a crucial role in sustaining life and maintaining biological functions. These reactions involve the ...

New synthetic metabolic pathways for fixation of carbon dioxide could not only help to reduce the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere, but also replace conventional chemical manufacturing ...