Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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... structure . " This three - dimensional structure forms when a chain folds to form a compact molecular object . To get a feel for how tough it is to predict the natural folding of a protein chain , picture a straight piece of cord with ...
... structure . " This three - dimensional structure forms when a chain folds to form a compact molecular object . To get a feel for how tough it is to predict the natural folding of a protein chain , picture a straight piece of cord with ...
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... structure , designed from scratch , not by taking an already existing structure and tinkering with it . " Although scientists do the work , the work itself is really a form of engineering , as shown by the title of the field's journal ...
... structure , designed from scratch , not by taking an already existing structure and tinkering with it . " Although scientists do the work , the work itself is really a form of engineering , as shown by the title of the field's journal ...
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... structure . It's exactly the same as designing and building a building , or analyzing the stresses on any macro - scale structure . I think it's important to get people to think in those terms . " The molecular designer has to be ...
... structure . It's exactly the same as designing and building a building , or analyzing the stresses on any macro - scale structure . I think it's important to get people to think in those terms . " The molecular designer has to be ...
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The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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