An emerging generation of scientists trained at the interface of chemistry and biology is providing new tools and insights into the workings of biological systems. Private foundations represent an important funding option for scientists at this interface.
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McGovern, V. Foundation funding and chemical biology. Nat Chem Biol 4, 519–522 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio0908-519
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