Bioorthogonal Chemistry

Bioorthogonal chemistry involves creating special chemical reactions that can occur inside living organisms without interfering with normal biological processes. These reactions use unique, non-natural molecules that selectively and safely stick together or modify specific biological molecules like proteins or DNA. This allows scientists to tag, track, or modify parts of cells in real time, helping to study or manipulate biological systems precisely. Essentially, bioorthogonal chemistry provides a safe “molecular toolkit” to interact with living organisms in ways that were previously impossible, advancing fields like medicine, diagnostics, and biological research.