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molecule

noun as in smallest part

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Under too much light, though, chlorophyll can enter a dangerous "triplet" state, producing reactive oxygen molecules that can damage cells.

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The team measured fragments of myelin and other molecules left behind by immune attacks, along with the chemical signals that drive the immune system's response.

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Normally, ozone is destroyed when it reacts with molecules formed as ultraviolet sunlight breaks apart water vapor.

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Researchers at Vividion Therapeutics pinpointed a set of small molecules that permanently attach to the surface of PI3K near the spot where RAS would normally bind.

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Four or more generic competitors for regular “small molecule” drugs can push prices down by nearly 80%.

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