New light and iron method makes adding methyl groups simpler in the lab

UPDATE - follow-up to Adding Methyl Groups Gets Easier with Iron and Light - labroots.com: Scientists have found a new way to attach methyl groups to molecules using just iron and light. This process helps make chemical reactions simpler and cheaper for researchers working in laboratories. Instead of using rare or expensive materials, the new technique relies on abundant iron combined with light energy to drive the reaction. Experts note that this update builds on earlier research to make molecular modifications much easier to handle during experiments.