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Do we underestimate the importance of water in cell biology
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Water can generate small active clusters and macroscopic assemblies, which can both transmit information on different scales and allow water to execute an intricate three-dimensional 'ballet' while retaining complex order and enduring effects.Abstract:
Liquid water is a highly versatile material. Although it is formed from the tiniest of molecules, it can shape and control biomolecules. The hydrogen-bonding properties of water are crucial to this versatility, as they allow water to execute an intricate three-dimensional 'ballet', exchanging partners while retaining complex order and enduring effects. Water can generate small active clusters and macroscopic assemblies, which can both transmit information on different scales.read more
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Biological Activity of Ionic Liquids and Their Application in Pharmaceutics and Medicine.
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