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 (1PRC PDB) showing Chlorphyll "Special Pair". Image shows Chorophyll molecules (green); Pheophytin molecules (grey); dihydroneurosporene(yellow); quinones (red). See: Molecules of Color-- Photosynthetic Pigments
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...
Molecules for K-12
Activities designed to introduce K-12 (middle and high school) students to the world of molecules -- Jsmol is now used. Many activities contain javascript assessments.
Explain it with Molecules
How does soap work, why does ice float, what is the geometry of methane, how does caffeine work in the brain, how to drugs work, diamond vs. graphite and more...
Acid and Bases
Common acid and base molecules--HCl, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide...
3-D using Jsmol
See molecules interactively using Jsmol-- hydrocarbons, drugs, amino acids, fats and fatty acids, photosynthetic molecules ...
READ MORE ABOUT:
- What is a molecule? When is a molecule also a compound?
- Periodic Table of Elements
- 3D -- Molecules using Jsmol -- interactive --
- What is Molecular Modeling?
- Free Molecular Modeling Software?
- What are the effects of exercise on the brain-- healthy molecules from exercise?
- Why is Molecular Modeling Important?
- Simple Carbon Compounds K-12
- Difference in Molecular Structure-- Water and Ice
- Visualize hydrogen bonds in water and ice using Jsmol
- 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
- What is dietary fiber?
- Cannabinoid and Endocannabinoid molecules: THC, Cannabidiol, Anandamide, ..2-AG...
MOLECULES IN THE NEWS:
- The fatty acid molecule propionate produced in the gut from fiber shown to protect the cardiovascular system December 28.2018
- How to get the most out of spinach: Maximizing the antioxidant lutein December 21,2018
- Researchers discover potential small molecule antidote to botulism - November 3, 2018
- Cannabidiol significantly reduces seizures in patients with severe form of epilepsy - May 18, 2018
- Mechanism for how alcohol increases cancer risk Jan 2018
- MitoQ a novel antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young again April 19, 2018
- Spermidine-rich foods may prevent liver cancer, extend lifespan April 2017
- Peptide targeting senescent cells restores stamina in elderly mice March 2017
- Capsaicin, an active ingredient of pungent substances such as chilli or pepper, inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells Dec. 2016
- 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
- --SEE MORE MOLECULES IN THE NEWS--