Isomerism in chemistry and the thalidomide tragedy

Isomerism in chemistry and the thalidomide tragedy
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"Thalidomide tragedy involved two mirror-image forms (stereoisomers) of the drug. One caused birth defects, the other had therapeutic effects. This highlighted the importance of testing individual stereoisomers in drug development, leading to stricter regulations in the pharmaceutical industry."

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