To write this article, we spoke to members of the supramolecular chemistry community, including the International Women in Supramolecular Chemistry network. We are not attributing anyone’s name to their story to protect their anonymity.
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Leigh, J.S., Busschaert, N., Haynes, C.J.E. et al. Planning a family. Nat Rev Chem 6, 673–675 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-022-00427-0
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