Category: 6. Chemistry

As part of a strategy to strengthen its immunology segment through acquisitions, Sanofi has agreed to buy US-based Blueprint Medicines in a deal worth $9.1 billion (£6.7 billion) in cash, with an additional $400 million on offer in…

A particular person might be referred to as cold blooded, but ectothermic species truly embody the term. Spring and summer mean leaping lizards, frolicking fish and slithering snakes as warmer environments boost an ectotherm’s energy and…

The Stockholm Declaration on the Future of Chemistry that was recently unveiled implores chemists to build a just, sustainable and resilient world for current and future generations. It was drafted by chemists and engineers invited to speak at a…

At the end of May, the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future was launched at the Nobel Symposium on Chemistry for Sustainability. The aim of the declaration is to highlight what is needed to transform scientific breakthroughs into…

Attitudes towards psychedelics are evolving, with growing evidence supporting their potential to treat a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. In 2023, Australia became the…