Chemists create 'Superbowl' molecule; May lead to better health

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Three-dimensional molecular model of the superbowl molecule
In a development that could one day score a touchdown for better health, chemists in Australia have created a 'superbowl' molecule that shows promise for precision drug delivery, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Shaped like a miniature football stadium, the molecule is capable of delivering a wide range of drugs — from painkillers to chemotherapy cocktails — to specific areas of the body, potentially resulting in improved treatment outcomes and perhaps saving lives, the researchers say.


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