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Molecule Handedness Determines Drug Effectiveness
Chirality explains why some drugs work and others cause birth defects.
The Conversation · 1m
Mirror molecules: one helps, one harms
Nobel-winning chemistry lets scientists make safe drug versions on demand.
The Conversation · 1m