Biology's Favorite Chemical: A Key Tool for Scientists.

Scientists have developed a new technique called phosphorus fluoride exchange (PFEx), which uses phosphorous as a chemical connector to construct complex molecules, expanding the realm of click chemistry. This advancement could potentially contribute to the discovery of effective cancer therapeutics and the creation of new materials with beneficial properties like flame retardance or antimicrobial effects, while maintaining environmental sustainability as phosphorous bonds can be broken down easily during recycling.