molecules
Illama-derived antibodies may block coronavirus entry into host cells: Study
According to the study, published in journal Cell, this protein, called the spike protein, allows the coronavirus to break into host cells
Here's how parasites cause sleeping sickness in people
Study found parasites release enzymes which break down proteins in blood into smaller molecules, causing sleeping sickness.
Scientists find new way to better undertsand odours
Every smell is composed of a mixture of odorant molecules that bind to protein receptors inside your nose.
New study paves way for safer medicine
A new technique for precisely targeting molecules within cells is paving the way for safer medicines that are free of side effects.
Saliva molecules may help diagnose, predict concussion duration in children: Study
Concussions usually occur after a blow to the head - for example, during sports or a car accident.
Nobel-winning technique like ‘Google earth for molecules’
Molecules can be captured down to the level of their atoms, and snapshots can catch them in mid-movement.
New self-destructing materials may lead to vanishing ink
The secret behind self-destructing molecules is that they would require a tiny input of energy to stay in their useful form.
India to make molecules to cut dependency on China
The Indian pharmaceutical sector is planning to manufacture a few of the top 100 molecules that are currently being imported.
Miniature lab begins science experiments in outer space
The technology was launched into space last month by SpacePharma, a Swiss-Israeli company.
Molecules tied into tightest knot ever
Researchers have developed a way to braid multiple molecular strands, enabling tighter and more complex knots to be made