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Why Some Molecules Have Evil Twins

2017-04-19

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A tiny change in a molecule’s geometry completely changes its effects on the human body.

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- Enantiomers: Molecules that are mirror images of each other.

- Chirality: A geometric property that makes a molecule non-superimposable on its mirror image.

- Methamphetamine: A central nervous system stimulant.

- Levmetamfetamine: The new name for the left-handed version of methamphetamine, which acts as a vasoconstrictor.

- Carvone: A terpenoid found in many essential oils.

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REFERENCES

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Lodish H, Berk A, Zipursky SL., et al. “The Making or Breaking of Covalent Bonds Involves Large Energy Changes”. Molecular Cell Biology. Section 2:1 (22). Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21595/#_A261_

Wallach, J. “A Comprehensive Guide to the Clandestine Chemistry of 'Breaking Bad'”

Vice. (2013). Retrieved from: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-clandestine-chemistry-of-breaking-bad.

Thanks to the following experts for their input and feedback:

Jason Wallach, Vice writer and chemist

Donna Nelson, University of Oklahoma chemistry professor and technical advisor to ‘Breaking Bad’

Adam Braunschweig, CUNY chemistry professor (http://www.braunschweiggroup.org/)

Justin Dragna, University of Texas chemistry professor


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