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Briefing: Failed experiment leads to surprise drug development breakthrough

Strategic angle: Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to alter complex drug molecules using light rather than toxic chemicals.

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The University of Cambridge has reported a significant advancement in drug development, utilizing light as a means to alter complex drug molecules instead of traditional toxic chemicals.

This method could enhance the efficiency and safety of drug design, addressing long-standing challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The findings were published in the journal Nature, marking a notable shift in the approach to drug formulation and production.