Understanding the Chemistry of Chemical Communication: Are We There Yet?

Meinwald examine briefly the evolution of the science of organic chemistry, which lies at the heart of chemical communication, and consider what some future goals for organic chemistry in a postgenomic world may be. If one were to ask whether chemistry right now is anywhere near reaching its ultimat...

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS 2003-11, Vol.100 (Suppl 2), p.14514-14516
Main Author: Meinwald, Jerrold
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry - trends
Communication
Genetics
History
Humans
Introductions
Organic chemistry
Quality of Life
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Summary:Meinwald examine briefly the evolution of the science of organic chemistry, which lies at the heart of chemical communication, and consider what some future goals for organic chemistry in a postgenomic world may be. If one were to ask whether chemistry right now is anywhere near reaching its ultimate goal with respect to providing a full molecular understanding of chemical communication, the answer must be a resounding NO! Future opportunities far outweigh present accomplishments, which are best viewed as a promising start.
ISSN:0027-8424
1091-6490
DOI:10.1073/pnas.2436168100