Tying Molecules In Knots 12
Med-trump writes "Scientists report that they have made a non-DNA molecular knot. They created a 160-atom-loop with five crossing points, a molecular pentafoil knot. The researchers used a technique known as 'self-assembly' to prepare the knot in a chemical reaction. Apparently 85% of the elasticity of natural rubber is due to knot-like entanglements in the rubber molecules' chains."
Microscopic First Post (Score:-1)
I have relevant nothing to say here.
first! (Score:-1)
first porst
Re:first! (Score:1)
first porst
Yours was actually the second post.
You got the first failure, though.
sexconker (Score:-1)
Why don't you tell us your gay zero Kelvin copypasta joke? Then you could have the second failure.
Sweatpants (Score:0)
Shoes (Score:1)
It took me long enough to learn how to tie my shoes. I hope this won't be on the final exam.
Nice (Score:2)
How long until they can make sweater for some single cell organism and make its life more comfortable ?
Re:Nice (Score:1)
How long they they can make a sweater FROM some single cell organism, and make OUR life more comfortable ;)
Re:Nice (Score:2)
protein knots (Score:4, Interesting)
"Why use quotes?" (Score:2, Interesting)
You do know that "self-assembly" isn't really a technique. That's like writing that Google updated their search algorithm using a technique known as "writing code". Self-assembly is just a term for things that assemble by themselves.
Re:"Why use quotes?" (Score:2)