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Designing future medicines

Powerful X-rays reveal molecular structures at the site where drug compounds interact with cell receptors.

Researchers use powerful X-rays to reveal molecular structures at the site where drug compounds interact with cell receptors. These structures help point the way to designing medicines of the future.

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Powerful X-rays reveal molecular structures at the site where drug compounds interact with cell receptors.