Author: Ryoji Noyori

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Molecular chirality plays a key role in science and technology. In particular, life depends on molecular chirality in that many biological functions are inherently dissymmetric.

Molecular chirality plays a key role in science and technology. In particular, life depends on molecular chirality in that many biological functions are inherently dissymmetric.

- Ryoji Noyori

My father, Kaneki, was a gifted research director of a chemical company, and his profession strongly influenced the path of my life.

My father, Kaneki, was a gifted research director of a chemical company, and his profession strongly influenced the path of my life.

- Ryoji Noyori

The structural difference between enantiomers can be serious with respect to the actions of synthetic drugs.

The structural difference between enantiomers can be serious with respect to the actions of synthetic drugs.

- Ryoji Noyori

In 1957, at the age of 18, I entered Kyoto University, which was known to be the most active institution in the research of polymer chemistry.

In 1957, at the age of 18, I entered Kyoto University, which was known to be the most active institution in the research of polymer chemistry.

- Ryoji Noyori

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