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molecule

[mol-uh-kyool] / ˈmɒl əˌkyul /


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Other researchers have investigated how “heat stress” that comes from exposure to high temperatures unleashes what are called heat-shock proteins, which are cellular molecules that help repair other proteins in cells.

From The Wall Street Journal

When this happens, large fiber molecules break down into smaller fragments, which may influence both the digestibility and the texture of the bread.

From Science Daily

The moist surfaces that line the body contain specialized molecules that help defend against microbes and prevent infections and inflammation.

From Science Daily

Water carries nutrients and other molecules throughout the plant, moving upward from the roots through the stem and into the leaves.

From Science Daily

This structural information provides insight into how the molecules function and opens the door to refining them through protein design.

From Science Daily