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science-and-technology2 years ago

"Surprising Discovery Unveiled in the Development of Polymer-Based Semiconductors"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered unexpected results while studying the development of polymer-based semiconductors that can harness the power of chirality. Chirality, a non-superimposable mirror image, is a natural strategy used to build complexity in structures. The team investigated modifications to a non-chiral polymer and found that slight tweaks caused major changes in the material's phases. The findings highlight the need to consider complex mesophase structures to uncover unknown properties that can lead to advancements in optical, electronic, and mechanical properties. Potential applications include solar cells, quantum computing, and 3D imaging techniques.

via Phys.org|
#chirality#material-properties#polymer-based-semiconductors
science-and-technology2 years ago

Artificial Molecules Mimic Real Ones in Groundbreaking Discovery

Scientists at Radboud University have developed a quantum simulator that can create synthetic molecules that closely mimic real ones, allowing them to modify molecular properties in ways typically challenging with real molecules. The simulator enables a deeper understanding of molecular reactions and has potential applications ranging from developing new materials for future computer hardware to potentially functioning as quantum computers in the future. The researchers created an artificial version of benzene, a basic organic molecule in chemistry, and the uses of this new technique are endless, including understanding chemical reactions step by step and making artificial single-molecule electronic devices.

via SciTechDaily|
#chemistry#future-technology#molecular-reactions
health2 years ago

Artificial and Scottish Breakthroughs Offer Hope for Alzheimer's Cure

Israeli scientists have developed a potential Alzheimer's cure using synthetic molecules that cured 30 Alzheimer's-suffering mice by addressing plaque buildup within the brain. The molecule developed by the team provides additional power to the cells in the brain, allowing them to regain function. The team has also discovered a protein segment that plays a crucial role in the regulation of the energetic functions of the cell, indicative of an Alzheimer's diagnosis. The discovery will serve as a significant stepping stone in understanding how and why an Alzheimer-affected brain behaves in the way that it does.

via Giant Freakin Robot|
#alzheimers#cure#health
health2 years ago

Artificial Solution Shocks Scientists with Alzheimer's Cure.

Israeli scientists have developed a synthetic molecule that cured Alzheimer's in 30 mice by providing additional power to cells in the brain affected by plaque buildup. The molecule targets the mitochondrial dysfunction that has been a significant block for all other attempts at developing an Alzheimer's cure. While a full-scale Alzheimer's cure will still take years to develop and prepare for human trials, this discovery will serve as a significant stepping stone in understanding how and why an Alzheimer-affected brain behaves in the way that it does.

via msnNOW|
#alzheimers#cure#health
health2 years ago

Artificial Solution Shocks Scientists with Alzheimer's Cure.

Israeli scientists have developed a synthetic molecule that cured Alzheimer's in 30 mice by providing additional power to cells in the brain affected by plaque buildup. The molecule targets the mitochondrial dysfunction that has been a significant block for all other attempts at developing an Alzheimer's cure. While a full-scale Alzheimer's cure will still take years to develop and prepare for human trials, this discovery will serve as a significant stepping stone in understanding how and why an Alzheimer-affected brain behaves in the way that it does.

via msnNOW|
#alzheimers#cure#health