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French and Japanese scientists awarded Nobel chemistry prize

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French and Japanese scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2026 for developing a theoretical framework explaining why biological molecules are not mirror images. This breakthrough addresses the long-standing 'mystery of life's asymmetry,' a fundamental challenge in chemistry and biology where life's building blocks are chiral. The award recognizes their work as a solution to a persistent scientific puzzle regarding molecular chirality.

Key points

• French scientist Henri Kagan and Japanese researcher Kenso Soai were awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2026.
• Their prize-winning research provided a solution to the chemical mystery of life's asymmetry.

Context

The Nobel Prize in chemistry recognizes scientific work that advances the understanding of life's molecular foundations. This specific award highlights a critical gap in chemistry where the asymmetry of biological molecules remains unsolved.

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