Why Study Molecules?
Just as the 20th century was marked by the development of electricity, telephones, aviation, computing, and private motor vehicles, the 21st century will be marked by significant progress in a broad spectrum of technologies, among them: molecular computing, genomics, rational drug design, and alternative energy. What will be common to all these new technologies?
They will all be possible because of a greater understanding of The World of Molecules.
Image Left: Photosythetic Reaction Center showing Chlorphyll "Special Pair"
Food Molecules
What are foods? Read about Fats, Fatty acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Proteins, Amino Acids, Carbohydrates, Phenolics, Aroma and Taste
Antioxidants
Many compounds have been shown to have positive antioxidants effects . Read about Carotenoids, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, Epicatechin, Vitamin C, Proanthocyanidins...
Supplements
What is a food supplement? Read about the B vitamins, Vitamin D, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Herbs and Botanicals, Amino Acids ...
Molecules-Life
Molecules of Life --DNA sometimes called the "molecule of heredity", is the primary chemical component of chromosomes and is the material of which genes are made.
Molecules of Emotion
What are emotions? What molecules make you feel the way you do? Molecules of Emotion are: Adrenaline, Testosterone, Serotonin, Dopamine.
Molecules of Disease
Mad Cow Disease, Heart Disease, Cancer, Arthritis have one or several molecular causes. .. Cytokines, Hemoglobin S, Prions, Cholesterol,...
Drug Molecules
What is a drug? Read about Drug Molecules such as: Aspirin, AZT, Benadryl, Nicotine, Penicillin, Prozac, Ibuprofen, Lipitor, Novocaine, Oxycodone, Linzess, Ritalin.. see 3D structures..
Pesticides and Insecticides
What are pesticides and Insecticides, Read about common Pesticide and Insectides such as: DDT, Pyrethrum,Cypermehtrin, Rotenone....
Solvent Molecules
What is a solvent? Water, organic compounds, such as Benzene, Turpentine,, Ethanol, Benzene, Acetone.
Fuel Molecules
What is a Fuel? Read about Fuel Molecules such as: Methane, Ethane, Propane, Pentane, Octane, Decane, Butane, Ethanol..
Molecules of Color
What are pigments and dyes. Read about: Beta-Carotene, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Turmeric, Chlorophyll...
Materials
Read and view molecular structures for materials such as: Diamond, Fullerene, Cotton, Styrene, Graphite, Nylon, Teflon, Plexiglass...
Read More About:
- What is a molecule? When is a molecule also a compound?
- Periodic Table of Elements
- What is Molecular Modeling?
- Why is Molecular Modeling Important?
- Simple Carbon Compounds K-12
- Difference in Molecular Structure-- Water and Ice
- What Role does Mathematics play in Molecular Modeling?
- Mathematical Relationships in Molecular Modeling
- How does Soap Work?
- What is Nanotechnology?
- Nanotechnology Companies and Stocks
- K-12 Stem Activities
Molecule News:
- Towards a better screen: New molecules promise cheaper, more efficient OLED displays - August 8,2016
- Russian scientists speed up human tissue regeneration with supermolecule - August 6,2016
- Urolithin A Molecule --Pomegranate finally reveals its powerful anti-aging secret -- July 11, 2016
- First mirror image molecule spotted in interstellar space -- June 14, 2016
- Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer's -- August 13, 2015
- Molecule based on structure of Curcumin fights Alzheimer's Diseas- January 21, 2015