Sentences with phrase «particular chemical compound»

To narrow down the number of chemical compounds that could be potential drug candidates, scientists utilize computer models that can predict how a particular chemical compound might interact with a biological target of interest — for example, a key protein that might be involved with a disease process.

Steve: And the amazing thing is these researchers saw these filaments grow spontaneously from the spheres, and they had no reason to expect that, but it's also just a natural kind of structural formation that happens with these particular chemical compounds when they're in [a] certain shape.

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Of particular interest were the feelings behind their perceptions of the food contact substance Bisphenol A (BPA), the heat - formed compound acrylamide, and a chemical commonly found in soil, arsenic.

To make the gels sensitive to particular compounds, University of Pittsburgh chemists Sanford Asher and John Holtz equipped the polymer with chemical recognition groups, which are designed to bind to particular molecules.

Since different elements and compounds absorb light at characteristic wavelengths, astronomers can determine what chemicals make up a planet's atmosphere by measuring the relative amounts of light that come in at particular wavelengths.

Importantly, scientists will also have improved access to information about all the chemical compounds known to be active on a particular drug target — linking the biology and chemistry together in a new way.

Working them into your regular dietary repertoire will give your body more access to polyphenols, in particular, oleuropein, a chemical compound known for its powerful antioxidant, anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

There are numerous commercial dog sprays on the market that can stop urinating in a particular area they contain different chemicals or natural compounds such as cayenne pepper that dogs dislike and will avoid.

Dogs, in particular, are drawn to chocolate even though it is comprised of theobromine, a chemical compound with a cocaine - like effect on the dog's system, which can lead to heart attacks and death.