Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals, first discovered in the 1940s. On account of their superior ability to resist heat, oil and stains, PFAS quickly ...

Firmenich International has filed a patent for methods to identify compounds enhancing kokumi taste by modulating the T1R1/T1R3 taste receptor. The patent also covers the use of these compounds in ...

Novel pharmaceutical discovery and development is an expensive, difficult, and inefficient process, primarily due to the lack of models that accurately present the appropriate condition or that ...

Firmenich International has patented a high-throughput assay system for identifying compounds that enhance olfactory receptor activity, intensifying the perception of target odorant compounds. The ...

While once considered taboo, magic mushrooms have recently experienced an increase in popularity and social acceptance. This renaissance partly stems from new findings about the impact of ...

Scientists from the laboratory of Dr. Tomáš Pluskal at IOCBPrague are helping colleagues around the world identify previously unknown compounds. They have created an extensive library called MSⁿLib, ...