They react with DNA in nature, causing cancer. DNA is the main component of chromosomes and is the material that transfers genetic characteristics in all forms of life. Possible Research Application Development of cancer-fighting drugs could be a possible offshoot of Mohan's research. For example, how fast the epoxides react. Mohan has had a longstanding interest in studying cancer from the organic chemistry perspective, stretching back to his graduate school and post-doctoral training experiences.
Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon.
The project, according to Mohan, will be very student oriented. Four IWU sophomores will do the work. But we believe cutting-edge research can be done with undergraduates also. They go to national meetings and are exposed to an enormous amount of cutting-edge research. They came back excited and enthusiastic.