Episode 23 - The Trojan Molecule

Molecules that change shape when light falls on them have many uses. Like the Trojan Horse, they can look benign, but transform into a weapon under the right circumstances. This week we explore how photoswitchable molecules could help tackle the next pandemic.

The research we’re discussing is published here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jacsau.2c00453