Uncovering the Surprising Effect of Positive Outlooks on Negatively Charged Chiral Molecules
A recent research breakthrough has revealed that positively charged chiral molecules—molecules that have an asymmetry in their structure—may be influenced by the surrounding environment in a surprisingly negative way. The results, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggest that a positive outlook on these molecules could have a surprising effect: they may be more likely to form the wrong, or “mirror-image,” version of the molecule. This could have implications for the development of new drugs and other therapeutic agents. The findings could also lead to a better understanding of how molecules interact with their environment, an important factor in the development of new materials.
source: Phys.org