Molecular motors are at the heart of cellular machinery, and they are involved in converting
chemical and light energy inputs into efficient mechanical work. From a synthetic …

The increasing occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the dwindling antibiotic
research and development pipeline have created a pressing global health crisis. Here, we …

Intercellular calcium waves (ICW) are complex signalling phenomena that control many
essential biological activities, including smooth muscle contraction, vesicle secretion, gene …

Molecular machines are nanoscale devices capable of performing mechanical works at
molecular level. These systems could be a single molecule or a collection of component …

The current study presents the first investigation in which the performance of different-size
fullerene-based nanotrucks on different gold substrates was evaluated. For this aim, the …

A new family of light driven molecular rotary motors, which can be synthesized from easily
available precursor compounds and which are capable of completing a full 360° revolution …

Trypanothione reductase (TR) plays a key role in the unique redox metabolism of
trypanosomatids, the causative agents of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), Chagas' …

Nanocars are artificial molecular machines with chassis, axles, and wheels designed for
nanoscale transport at materials' surfaces. Understanding the dependence of surface …

In recent years, various nanocars have been synthesized in order to provide controlled
mechanical function, transport other nanoparticles, or enable bottom-up assembly capability …

This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of the performance of nanocars with
different fullerene wheels, such as C36, C50, C60, C76, C80, and C90, as they navigate …