Chemical biology has historical roots that date back to the birth of chemistry and biology as distinct sciences.
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Morrison, K., Weiss, G. The origins of chemical biology. Nat Chem Biol 2, 3–6 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio0106-3
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