Sarah Sharp
I completed my MChem at the University of Manchester, carrying out a biocatalysis project for my fourth year project. I went on to work as a research assistant at the University of Hong Kong carrying out research towards the total synthesis of pseudolaric acid B, before joining the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2016. I now work for Chemical Science as an assistant editor, alongside writing for Chemistry World.
ResearchProgrammable peptoid template for disrupting protein–protein interactions inside cells
System optimises residues involved in binding target independently from those that promote membrane permeability
ResearchNew titration reagent helps identify the best amylase for the job
Fluorogenic compound plugs gap in industrial enzyme screening toolbox
ResearchFog lifts on amines' role in megacity air pollution
Simulations help scientists identify elusive mechanism generating atmospheric sulfuric acid
ResearchStudy challenges hydrogen-ordered ice hypothesis
Scientists debate whether endotherm indicates a new phase of ice or a deep glassy state
ResearchSimple test behind early cancer diagnosis breakthrough
Technique combines rolling circle amplification with time-gated Förster resonance energy transfer to detect cancer microRNA
ResearchSupramolecular system refines enzyme impression
Metalloenzyme mimic combines a guest binding pocket, a well-defined coordination sphere and an internal base to achieve impressive catalytic control
ResearchAlgae lipid transformed into benzene
Efficient process derives agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate from renewable feedstock
ResearchRoundworms transfer nanoplastics to offspring
Study finds that nanoparticles translocate to gonads of model organism and can end up in next generation
ResearchUnexpected reactions during printing could have health implications
Surprising chemical differences between toner powders and particles emitted by printers