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Weekly Research News Challenge: Unusual Photoswitch – Toxic Cosmetics – New Drug Linker

Angewandte Chemie 46/2024: Multifunctional
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New Cleavable Linker Design for Targeted Drug Therapy
Physiological thiol gradient between extra- and intracellular areas used to trigger novel cleavable linkers

Promising Scaffold Material for Cultured Pork
Hybrid cultivated meat products combine traditional meat with alternative protein sources, like plant-based proteins, to enhance sensory and nutritional qualities

Angewandte Chemie 45/2024: Structures and Applications
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Bioprinter Could Soon Generate Body Parts in Space
An ESA-backed project aims to study cell growth in microgravity, advancing 3D bioprinting for space missions and biomedical research

Angewandte Chemie 44/2024: Focus on Interactions
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Angewandte Chemie 42/2024: Amplifying Chemistry
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Thaumatin’s Peptides and Their Impact on Stomach Health
Do bitter peptides arise from the sweet protein thaumatin in the stomach, which could potentially have physiological effects?

How Does Black Widow Venom Work?
Researchers uncover how black widow venom forms calcium channels, mimicking natural nerve processes