Chemistry Nobel 2026 Honours Science of Mirrored Molecules
· World · The Hindu, Indian Express
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2026 has been awarded to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai for their pioneering work on mirrored molecules. Their research enabled chemists to selectively choose specific mirror-image forms of molecules, which is critical for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. The breakthrough has fundamentally shaped modern chemical synthesis, particularly in drug development where molecular chirality determines therapeutic efficacy.
Why it matters
This discovery transforms how pharmaceutical companies manufacture chiral drugs, ensuring that medications have the correct molecular orientation for patient safety and effectiveness.
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