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Biological Chemistry

Biological chemistry, also known as biochemistry, is a branch of chemistry that focuses on understanding the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. Biochemistry involves studying the chemical reactions and interactions that take place between biomolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Biological chemistry, also known as biochemistry, is a branch of chemistry that focuses on understanding the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. Biochemistry involves studying the chemical reactions and interactions that take place between biomolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. In recent years, there have been many new developments in biological chemistry, which have greatly advanced our understanding of life processes. One such area is the study of enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions within the body. Scientists have developed new techniques for studying enzymes, which have improved our ability to design drugs that interact with enzymes and treat diseases. Another area of interest is the study of biomolecules, such as DNA and RNA, which contain the genetic information that controls the function of cells. The mapping of the human genome has led to a greater understanding of the role of specific genes in diseases and has allowed for the development of new treatments and therapies. Biochemistry is also important in the development of new materials for medical applications, such as drug delivery systems and medical implants. By understanding the chemistry of biomolecules, scientists can design materials that are compatible with the human body and that can be used to improve patient outcomes. Overall, the new developments in biological chemistry have opened up exciting new avenues for research and have the potential to lead to groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, agriculture, and many other fields.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Biological Chemistry, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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