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How can we design drugs that specifically target and inhibit the growth of gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli or P. aeruginosa, while leaving the beneficial gut microbiota unharmed?

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How does crystal field theory explain the color of transition metal complexes? Provide an example of a complex and explain how its color can be predicted based on its electronic structure and crystal field splitting.

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How can we design a drug that specifically targets the opioid receptor to treat chronic pain, while avoiding activation of other receptors in the body that may cause harmful side effects?

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How does the chemical modification of RNA molecules, such as splicing and editing, affect the functions and activities of proteins they encode, and how can this information be used in drug development and disease treatment?

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What specific amino acid residues in a DNA-binding protein interact with specific nucleotide bases in double-stranded DNA, and what types of interactions (e.g. hydrophobic, electrostatic) are involved in regulating transcriptional activity?

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How can the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks be optimized to improve crystallinity, stability, and yield?

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How can the synthesis and characterization of coordination compounds be used in the development of new chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment? Provide a specific example of a coordination compound that has shown promising results in cancer treatment and explain how it works on a molecular level.

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What is the difference in coordination chemistry between metallofullerenes and metalloclusters, and how does this impact their properties and potential applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics?

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