Editor's Pick: Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Scientists Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless were conferred the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for discovering reactions that let molecules snap together to create desired compounds and that offer insight into cell biology. The latest was the second such accolade received by American scientist Mr. Sharpless – who now joins the elite league of individuals as John Bardeen (won twice for Physics), Marie Curie (one each for Physics and Chemistry), Linus Pauling (Chemistry and Peace) as well as Fredrick Sanger (twice for Chemistry). The Nobel Committee’s press statement elaborated that Mr. Sharpless and Mr. Meldal laid the foundation for a functional form of chemistry, called the ‘click chemistry’. It involves molecular building blocks snapping together quickly and efficiently. The Committee recognised Ms. Bertozzi for having taken “click chemistry to a new dimension and started utilising it in living organisms.” Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, Johan Åqvist said, “This year’s Prize in Chemistry deals with not overcomplicating matters, instead working with what is easy and simple. Functional molecules can be built even by taking a straightforward route.” In pharmaceutical research, click chemistry is used to produce as well as optimise substances that could potentially become pharmaceuticals. It also facilitates the productions of new materials fit for industrial use and are capable of conducting electricity, capturing sunlight, are anti-bacterial and protects from ultraviolet radiation, among other desirable properties. Softeners can also be clicked into plastics to prevent them from leaking out later. Scientist Bertozzi utilised the mechanism to give rise to reactions that are now used globally to explore cell and track biological process. 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Barry Sharpless were conferred [the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry]( on Wednesday for discovering reactions that let molecules snap together to create desired compounds and that offer insight into cell biology. The latest was the second such accolade received by American scientist Mr. Sharpless – who now joins the elite league of individuals as John Bardeen (won twice for Physics), Marie Curie (one each for Physics and Chemistry), Linus Pauling (Chemistry and Peace) as well as Fredrick Sanger (twice for Chemistry). The Nobel Committee’s press statement elaborated that Mr. Sharpless and Mr. Meldal laid the foundation for a functional form of chemistry, called the [‘click chemistry’](. It involves molecular building blocks snapping together quickly and efficiently. The Committee recognised Ms. Bertozzi for having taken “click chemistry to a new dimension and started utilising it in living organisms.” Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, Johan Åqvist said, “This year’s Prize in Chemistry deals with not overcomplicating matters, instead working with what is easy and simple. Functional molecules can be built even by taking a straightforward route.” In pharmaceutical research, click chemistry is used to produce as well as optimise substances that could potentially become pharmaceuticals. It also facilitates the productions of new materials fit for industrial use and are capable of conducting electricity, capturing sunlight, are anti-bacterial and protects from ultraviolet radiation, among other desirable properties. Softeners can also be clicked into plastics to prevent them from leaking out later. Scientist Bertozzi utilised the mechanism to give rise to reactions that are now used globally to explore cell and track biological process. These have helped researchers better target cancer pharmaceuticals, which are now being tested in clinical trials. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Head over to our newsletter subscription page to sign up for Editor‘s Pick and more. 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