Episode 23 - The Trojan Molecule
Episode 23 of the Never Lick the Spoon podcast, hosted by Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, titled "Episode 23 - The Trojan Molecule" was published on January 26, 2023 and runs 15 minutes.
January 26, 2023 ·15m · Never Lick the Spoon
Summary
Molecules that change shape when light falls on them have many uses. Like the Trojan Horse, they can look benign, but transform into a weapon under the right circumstances. This week we explore how photoswitchable molecules could help tackle the next pandemic. The research we’re discussing is published here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jacsau.2c00453
Episode Description
Molecules that change shape when light falls on them have many uses. Like the Trojan Horse, they can look benign, but transform into a weapon under the right circumstances. This week we explore how photoswitchable molecules could help tackle the next pandemic.
The research we’re discussing is published here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jacsau.2c00453
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