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AI speeds chemists' search for better disinfectants

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Natural-language AI helps chemists design molecules step by step

Designing molecules is one of chemistry's most complex challenges. From life-saving drugs to advanced materials, each compound requires a precise sequence of reactions. Planning these steps demands both technical knowledge ...

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Evolution
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