ScienceJuly 4, 2026
cheminformatics
/ˌkɛmɪnˈfɔːrmætɪks/
Definition
The use of computer and information science techniques to store, process, and analyze complex chemical data, such as molecular structures and properties.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau blending 'chemistry' and 'informatics.' It emerged in the late 20th century to describe the growing intersection of chemical research and computational data management.
In the news
In the article, cheminformatics is listed as one of the specific scientific domains for which Claude Science provides pre-configured tools and connectors. It allows the AI workbench to assist researchers in tasks related to molecular analysis and chemical data.
Claude Science, an AI workbench for scientists, is now available
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