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Further, hydrophobicity and molecular weight both had an influence on preventing protein aggregation and enhancing protein stabilization.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

Their findings highlight two key mechanisms governing acid-base reactions at electrified interfaces: The influence of local hydrophobicity and the impact of strong local electric fields.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

“It is possible that runoff from these burned grounds was greater and more rapid because of the hydrophobicity of the soil,” Clague wrote.

From Scientific American • Nov. 22, 2021

If you've ever seen droplets glide off the surface off a lily pad or a cicada's wing, you'll have seen this hydrophobicity in action.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2021

The degree of hydrophobicity per amino acid residue was calculated using scores generated as described previously.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014