科学｜硤合憲三氏、ノーベル化学賞受賞 / Science | Mr. Kenzo Shiga has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Summary

It has been announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded to Professor Emeritus Kenzo Shigogō from Tokyo University of Science and Professor Emeritus Henri Kagan from France.

The award is given for their discovery of nonlinear effects and self-catalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. A new catalytic reaction that amplifies specific types of molecules has been recognized, making Professor Shigogō the tenth recipient of the Chemistry Prize from Japan. In response to the award, Professor Shigogō expressed his joy.

Dialogue

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Log: Did you hear that Kenzo Shirogane won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry? That’s amazing!
Chako: Really? Why did he win?
Log: His research is based on the discovery of asymmetric autocatalysis. Apparently, he developed a reaction that allows specific molecules to self-amplify.
Navi: Asymmetric autocatalysis refers to a reaction that selectively produces specific enantiomers, and it has many promising applications.
Chako: That’s incredible! Another Japanese researcher has won a Nobel Prize!

Admin’s Note

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Dr. Kenzo Nakanishi is a great source of pride for the Japanese scientific community and is a testament to his years of hard work paying off. The recognition of his specialized research on asymmetric self-catalysis raises expectations for the future advancement of chemical research in Japan. We hope that young researchers will be inspired by this achievement and that the next generation of scientists will emerge.