Solving 3D protein structure has revolutionized drug discovery. Several of my potential drugs have been placed into the active sites of targeted enzymes and X-ray structures solved from the crystals grown. Any process that speeds this up will be a great leap forward.
Breakthrough Molecular 3D Printer Can Print Billions of Possible Compounds
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