Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on molecular handedness
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 20:48 · Archive
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded for work on molecular asymmetry and chemical synthesis.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded for work on molecular asymmetry, described as illuminating life's asymmetry. The prize recognises achieving a feat of chemical synthesis not seen for four billion years.
The work involves altering molecular handedness, with implications for understanding how life originated. Ars Technica reports that the reactions being honoured are similar to those that gave life a hand in its emergence.
How it is being reported
- Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a handAltering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.Ars Technica · 7 Oct, 19:48
- A Nobel for illuminating life’s asymmetryAnd achieving a feat of chemical synthesis not seen for 4bn yearsThe Economist · 7 Oct, 19:38
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