VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY

Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

Peptides and Salts: A Dance at the Water's Edge

Peptides and salts have a complex relationship. They play a big role in how our bodies work. Think of it like a dance. The way they move and interact changes based on their environment. One peptide, called melittin, was studied with different salts. These salts are part of a group known as Hofmeister anions. The study looked at how melittin and these salts interact ...

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Apr 15 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Drug Potential: A Fresh Look at Co-Crystal Chemistry

Drug development has always been a complex process. It involves improving the way drugs work and how they behave in the body. One exciting area of research is co-crystal technology. This method is eco-friendly, simple, and effective. It offers a new way to enhance the properties of drugs. A recent study focused on creating a co-crystal using three compounds: nitrofu...

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

The Secret Behind Hydrogen Bond Blueshifts in Nitriles

Ever wondered why hydrogen bonds in nitriles cause strange shifts in their vibrational spectra? It turns out, the answer lies in the geometry and dynamics of these bonds. Scientists have been using a method called vibrational Stark effect (VSE) spectroscopy to study noncovalent, electrostatic interactions. Nitriles (C≡N) are often used as probes in this method, but t...

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