DNA is constructed of two strands, consisting of sugar molecules and phosphate groups. Between these two strands are nitrogen bases, the compounds which make up organisms' genes, with hydrogen bonds ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif. – ) The physical model to describe the hydrophobic interactions of molecules has been a mystery that has challenged scientists and engineers since the 19th century. Hydrophobic ...

This release was amended on 26/09/19 to clarify the impact of the research. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have discovered a new aspect to the way that DNA binds itself, and ...

As far as we know, DNA is the molecule of life. For a long time, it was believed that the two strands of genetic material were bound together by the bonds between hydrogen atoms in the structure.

Proteins drive nearly all biological functions and insight into their workings is essential for pharmaceutical developments. But now, a pair of scientists from Japan have found that our fundamental ...

Advances in materials science have led to the development of "smart materials," whose properties do not remain static but change in response to ...

What is a Surface Force Apparatus (SFA)? The Surface Force Apparatus (SFA) is a highly sensitive scientific instrument used to measure the forces between two surfaces at the nanoscale. It allows ...

Advances in materials science have led to the development of "smart materials," whose properties do not remain static but ...