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Protein “nanosprings” most resilient found in nature
DURHAM, N.C. – A component of many proteins has been found to constitute one of the most powerful and resilient molecular "springs" in nature, researchers have discovered.
The engineers and biologists from Duke University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute say their discovery could lead to a new understanding of mechanical processes within the living cell. The discovery also could provide potent nanoscale "shock absorbers" or "gate-opening springs" in tiny nanomachines. The team's findings were published in an advanced online publication of Nature
Marszalek and Bennett are participants in the Duke University Centre for Biologically Inspired Materials and Material Systems. The research was supported by Duke University and the National Science Foundation.
Marszalek and Bennett are participants in the Duke University Centre for Biologically Inspired Materials and Material Systems. The research was supported by Duke University and the National Science Foundation.
