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by reinitctxoffset 9 days ago
Derek Lowe is an extremely well-known and widely respected expert in the field of pharmaceutical drug discovery chemistry.

His series "In The Pipeline" has a cult following of experts and non-experts alike.

He is widely regarded as an authority on the chemistry of Alzheimer's.

For a fun introduction to his work, the "first hit is free" dopamine rush is his "Things I Won't Work With", a masterclass in bringing chemistry to life through the lens of synthesis actively dangerous to person and property.

You'll be up all night.

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He's the guy from FOOF[1]! I didn't immediately make the connection, thanks. Yeah, that series was kind of fun, even if it kind of reinforced my layman understanding that all chemists are explosion nerds :D

[1] https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/things-i-won-t-wor...