helices
Americannoun
noun
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This is because the layers of helices stuck together are too big to be the building blocks of nanofibers.
From Science Daily
Inspired by nature, nanotechnology researchers have identified 'spontaneous curvature' as the key factor determining how ultra-thin, artificial materials can transform into useful tubes, twists and helices.
From Science Daily
His lab manipulated DNA molecules to make the tiny motor's turbine, which consisted of 30 double-stranded DNA helices engineered into an axle and three blades of about 72 base pair length.
From Science Daily
Collins: You’re talking about genetic determinism, which implies that we are helpless marionettes being controlled by strings made of double helices.
From Scientific American
The string of helices therefore probably weaves back and forth across the membrane.
From Nature
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