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science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Guinness Record: Scientists Create World's Tiniest Knot with 54 Atoms"

Scientists accidentally created the world's smallest and tightest knot, consisting of just 54 atoms and resembling a trefoil with three interlaced crossings and no loose ends. The "metallaknot" contains gold and self-assembles, breaking the previous record for tightest knot with a backbone-to-crossing ratio of 23. This discovery could have implications for understanding molecular structures in DNA, RNA, and proteins, as well as potential applications in materials science and medicine.

via Livescience.com|

#chemistry #knot #molecular-structure

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chemists Break Record with 54-Atom Tightest Knot"

Chemists have set a new Guinness World Record for creating the smallest and tightest knot known to date, composed of 54 atoms and made of gold, carbon, and phosphorus. The knot, a continuous loop in a trefoil shape, surpasses the previous record with a remarkably low backbone crossing ratio (BCR) of 18. This achievement pushes the boundaries of knot length at the molecular scale and showcases advancements in self-assembled "metallaknot" research.

via Gizmodo|

#chemistry #guinness-world-record #knot