As fantastic a nucleophile as fluoride is, when it’s tied up in an inorganic salt, such as CsF or KF, the anion becomes a recalcitrant reagent for organic synthesis because these salts are insoluble ...

In a pair of related studies, chemists have identified and designed dozens of molecular “warheads” that not only can detect a key biomarker of cancer, but also could be developed into a potent new ...