Dr. Filippo Romiti (IMAGE) University of Texas at Dallas Caption University of Texas at Dallas chemist Dr. Filippo Romiti, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his colleagues have developed a new chemical reaction that will allow researchers to synthesize selectively the left-handed or right-handed versions of “mirror molecules” found in nature and assess them for potential use against cancer, infection, depression, inflammation and a host of other conditions. The research was published in the Oct. 11, 2024, issue of the journal Science. Credit The University of Texas at Dallas Usage Restrictions with credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.