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💚 We are proud to be supporting young scientists by sponsoring Awards at the upcoming "3rd International Conference on Bioresources, Biotechnologies and Sustainable Development (2B2D 2026)"!

🌎 2B2D 2026 will bring together researchers, academics, PhD students, engineers, industrial partners, technology platforms and institutional stakeholders working in the fields of bioresources, biotechnology, sustainable processes and bio-based materials. The 2026 edition will focus on sustainable bioprocesses and bio-based materials in the era of artificial intelligence.

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👀 Ever interested in participating in peer-review for Molecules MDPI? What makes a good peer-review report? What should you look for in a manuscript as a reviewer?

✏️ Peer review is an essential part of the publication process, and it ensures that Molecules maintains the highest standards for its papers. Reviewers can participate by invitation from the Editorial Office or by volunteering for specific manuscripts.

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🌟 ECSOC 30 | Committee Members Spotlight 🌟
We are delighted to introduce four distinguished researchers serving as Committee Members of S2. Chemistry of Bioorganics, Medicinal and Natural Products at the 30th International Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry (ECSOC 30 | 5–19 November 2026)!
🔬 Dr. Nunzio Cardullo
University of Catania, Italy
Dr. Cardullo’s research interests include organic synthesis, natural product chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, enzyme inhibition, and antioxidant activity, with a focus on the synthesis and characterization of bioactive organic compounds.

🧪 Prof. Dr. Stefano D’Errico
University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Prof. D’Errico’s research focuses on nucleosides, nucleotides and their analogues, as well as their chemical, biological, and biotechnological applications. His work also includes oligonucleotides and platinum complexes for cancer therapy.

💊 Prof. Dr. Ramona Danac
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania
Prof. Danac works at the intersection of chemistry and health, with expertise in N-heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry, biological screening, supramolecular chemistry, macrocycles, and molecular devices.

⚛️ Prof. Dr. Ionel Mangalagiu
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania
Prof. Mangalagiu’s research covers heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry, particularly the development of compounds with anticancer and antituberculosis activities, as well as innovative synthetic approaches involving microwave and ultrasound-assisted organic synthesis.

Together, their complementary expertise spans organic synthesis, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry, natural products, supramolecular chemistry, and biologically active molecules, bringing valuable perspectives to S2. Chemistry of Bioorganics, Medicinal and Natural Products.

🧪 Topics at ECSOC 30 include:
S1. General Organic Synthesis
S2. Chemistry of Bioorganics, Medicinal and Natural Products
S3. Design and Application of Organic/Supramolecular Assemblies
S4. Physical Organic Chemistry

💡 Register for FREE by 2 November 2026: https://brnw.ch/21x5JD1
🌐 Learn more about the conference: https://brnw.ch/21x5JD2

Join us online at ECSOC 30 to exchange ideas and explore the latest advances in synthetic organic chemistry and related fields with researchers from around the world!

📢 Call for Submissions to the Special Issue: Advanced Analytical Methods for Water Contaminant Detection
✏️ Guest edited by Dr. Vitor Cardoso and Dr. Cristina Almeida
🔗 Issue: https://brnw.ch/21x5Ht8
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👉 "Research Progress and Future Perspectives of Orexin Receptor Antagonists in Insomnia Therapy" by Zhang et al.

This review discusses recent advances in orexin receptor antagonists (ORAs) and their potential to improve the efficacy and safety of insomnia treatment.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5Faj

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📢 Call for Submissions to the Special Issue: Insights on Inorganic/Organic Composites Containing Natural Bioactive Molecules
✏️ Guest edited by Dr. Stefania Cometa
🔗 Issue: https://brnw.ch/21x5Enh
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🤖 Interested in the intersection of machine learning and materials science?

👉 "Machine Learning-Driven Refinement of Reactive Force Fields via Hierarchical 'Center-Environment' Features for Energetic Molecular Crystals" by He et al.

This study introduces a novel hierarchical feature framework to improve energy predictions and refine reactive force fields for energetic molecular crystals.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5D85

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📢 Call for Submissions to the Special Issue: Drug Metabolism in Personalized Oncology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation
✏️ Guest edited by Dr. Gianluca Catucci
🔗 Issue: https://brnw.ch/21x5Cia
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📚 Noteworthy Research Articles Published in 2024–2025 📚

Discover a selection of noteworthy research articles published in Molecules during 2024–2025, highlighting recent advances and emerging developments across the field of chemistry.

👉 Explore the selected articles here: https://brnw.ch/21x5AAA

🌿 Have you seen this article by our Topical Advisory Panel Member Wirginia Kukula-Koch yet?

👉 "Cosmeceutical Potential of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extracts Obtained with Green Solvents" by Gaweł-Bęben et al.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5y2Q

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