Cartoon of the newly designed molecular motor (IMAGE)

University of Groningen

Cartoon of the newly designed molecular motor

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Scientists have been looking for ways to use near-infrared light instead, but all attempts so far have been unsuccessful. Researchers from the University of Groningen now designed an antenna that absorbs energy from near-infrared light. This antenna was attached to the motor molecule, where it transmits the energy directly to the axle that drives motor movement. The result is a motor molecule that is powered by near-infrared light, which brings medical applications one step closer.

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Nong Hoang and Lukas Pfeiffer

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