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Molecular surgery: 'Deleting' a single atom from a molecule
- January 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Inserting, removing or swapping individual atoms from the core of a molecule is a long-standing challenge in chemistry. This process, called skeletal editing, can dramatically speed up drug discovery or be applied for upcycling of plastics. Consequently, the field is witnessing a surge of interest spanning from fundamental chemical research to applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
Originally published at Phys.org