For billions of years, bacteria move along using cilia. These propeling organelles are ubiquitous and they are even found in almost any human cell. Following the natural paragon scientists at the Kiel University constructed molecules that imitate these tiny, hair-like structures. Autonomously moving artificial organelles and a more efficient production of chemical compounds might now be within reach. The researchers recently published their results in the scientific journal European Journal of Organic Chemistry. Read more at: phys.org/news/2014-07-artificial-cilia-scientists-nano-structured.html#jCp
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 02:00:00 +0000