2.3 Man-made Molecular Machines
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Inspired by nature, scientists have developed artificial switches and molecular machines made from synthetic building blocks. This was recognized by the award of the 2016 Chemistry Nobel Prize. Read more about the scientific background of synthetic molecular machines. What aspects of the development of molecular machines have caught your attention and, in your opinion, what are potential applications?
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June 22, 2021 at 10:46 am
This has significant applications in medicine, spawning nanobots and other for cellular repair and targeted drug treatments, or even tumor surgery at the nanoscale
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June 24, 2021 at 4:52 pm
Yes, maybe this will help us create nanobots that would have predictable, programmable behavior instead of just random behavior. This could be really useful in medicine or even material science where the nanobots could identify mini-fractures in materials (say, in an aircraft wing) and fix them.
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July 21, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Molecular motors are innovative because they can be designed to carry specific drug molecules to specific cells (such as cancerous cells) within the human body.
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May 1, 2022 at 6:23 pm
Medicinal application for cell restoration and intervention can be very important for future development.
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August 13, 2022 at 8:20 pm
They have extensive capability in engineering specific targeted weaknesses in health and physiological functionalities.
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September 14, 2022 at 5:38 am
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
Bernard Feringa has made a molecular motor.
Applications include the Tesla company putting a crash test dummy into a molecular car and driving it in Elon Musk`s body.
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February 28, 2023 at 7:58 am
nanobiology hes several important applications in medicine, spawning nanobots and other for cellular repair and targeted drug treatments, or even tumor surgery at the nanoscale
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August 29, 2024 at 12:27 am
The development of synthetic molecular machines, inspired by natural processes, has been striking due to their ability to perform precise, controlled movements at a molecular scale. These machines can mimic the actions of biological molecular motors, opening up potential applications in areas like targeted drug delivery, where they could release medication in response to specific signals, and nanotechnology, where they could be used to create advanced materials and devices. Their ability to perform complex tasks with high precision holds promise for transformative advancements in medicine, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring.
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October 13, 2024 at 9:27 am
Artificial switches, and molecular building blocks can be used to build up the exact structures of proteins that are needed to fight diseases. AI can work to map out where in the body, and can tell the computer which building blocks to build.
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