Setting a direction for molecular motors
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Nature ChemistrySetting a direction for molecular motorsnature.comNature Chemistry, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02205-7 Molecules capable of undergoing a 360° rotation around a central axis have the potential to drive movement and function in nanoscale machines. This issue collects several articles showcasing advances, and discussing future challenges, in the field of rotary molecular motors.
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