Research news · Phys.org

Plant enzymes evolved to tell mirror molecules apart

October 10, 2026

Phys.org reported in October 2026 that researchers studied how plant enzymes distinguish between enantiomers — mirror-image molecular forms such as those found in menthol or limonene — which can differ greatly in smell, taste, or effect.

Source: How plant enzymes learned to tell mirror-image molecules apart (Phys.org)

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