Hierarchical self-organisation to build from the nanoscale up

nano-micro-vesicles

Researchers have observed the spontaneous organisation of small molecules into nanovesicles, and then microvesicles.

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A Two-Legged Molecule: Small Molecule With Independent Movement

A molecule is able to walk back and forth upon a five-foothold pentaethylenimine track without external intervention.

A small molecule able to move independently along a track has been developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh.

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