Amazing Chemicals Invented by Nature, Rebuilt in Lab

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Many researchers enjoy the challenge of building complicated molecules from scratch in their laboratories, testing their skills in service of a worthwhile goal. Duplicating Mother Nature isn't easy, and sometimes the journey is almost as impressive as the chemicals themselves.Click through the gallery for some of the most remarkable chemicals that have been rebuilt in the lab.
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