<ul><li>Chemists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a Lego-like technique to extend molecular chains by adding one carbon atom at a time.</li><li>The new method allows for faster design of medicines, agricultural products, and materials by simplifying the process of attaching a single carbon atom to molecules called alkenes.</li><li>The approach uses a special "carbon transfer" tool called an "allyl sulfone transfer reagent" that triggers a one-step process for adding carbon atoms in the right spot.</li><li>This breakthrough not only enables making molecules longer but also opens up new opportunities to explore different shapes and structures, potentially leading to innovative medicines and products in various industries.</li></ul>

Scientists discover Lego-like technique to extend molecular chains

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