David R. Liu
A chemical biologist whose laboratory developed base editing and prime editing. These approaches offer ways to alter DNA sequences without relying on conventional double-strand-break editing.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Predictions and Sources
Explore dated expert views and available public forecasts for the 2026 Chemistry award, with source distinctions, announcement time and results after release.
Official result
Research and work
Base editing · molecular self-assembly · electron transfer
Source comparison
| Person or organization | Source type | Contract price | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Allara · Ralph G. Nuzzo · Jacob Sagivmolecular self-assembly | Research recognition | — | Clarivate |
| Harry B. Gray · Jay R. Winklerelectron transfer | Research recognition | — | Clarivate |
| David R. LiuBase editing | Research recognition | — | Clarivate |
| Nobel Prize in ChemistryExpert view | Expert view | — | C&EN |
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Nobel Prize in ChemistryPredictions vs official results
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| Award fields | Prediction record | Official result |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Chemistry | Preserved before the announcementPrediction record
| Awaiting announcement |
Related reading
Harry B. Gray
A bioinorganic chemist who investigates metals and electron movement in biological molecules. His work with collaborators helped explain long-range electron transfer through proteins.
Ralph G. Nuzzo
A materials chemist who helped develop self-assembled monolayers. These molecular films allow researchers to control the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces.
Base editing and prime editing
Base editing changes particular DNA base pairs using targeted molecular machinery; prime editing uses a different design to write sequence changes. Neither should be described as unrestricted or error-free editing. Delivery, unintended changes and the biological context still matter.
Self-assembled monolayers
Self-assembled monolayers form when molecules organize into a thin layer on a surface. Their anchoring groups and outward-facing groups let researchers tune surface chemistry. A molecular coating is not the same as a bulk material with identical properties.
Electron transfer in proteins
Proteins can transfer electrons between sites separated in space. Distance, molecular structure and environment affect the transfer rate, helping explain biological energy conversion. Electron transfer is a specific molecular process, not simply current flowing through a miniature metal wire.