Biosynthetic pathways for secondary metabolites usually make many products, not just one. In this Commentary, we consider why molecular promiscuity might be an evolutionarily advantageous feature ...

The phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) pathway plays a crucial role in cell growth and survival and is activated in various cancers. Multiple components of the pathway are frequently targeted by ...

A new study has uncovered a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response ...

In nature, CO₂ is primarily fixed through the Calvin cycle, which is part of photosynthesis. However, this natural fixation pathway has efficiency limitations. Tobias Erb and his team have previously ...

In our latest joint report – National Nature-positive pathways to guide policy and private sector action, WWF-UK and our partner Aviva outline the case for the development of government-endorsed ...

By unlocking a pathway to these valuable drug scaffolds ... The research breakthrough was published in Nature Chemistry on 20 February 2025. Four-membered heterocycles such as oxetanes and ...

In their own interest, “coalitions of the willing” of industrialised countries should now step up climate finance for developing countries. The aim: to make their climate commitments, which must be ...

Scotland is home to some of the most incredible wildlife and habitats in the world. But nature is in trouble and needs our help. The good news is, there’s lots that we can do to help bring our world ...