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Facing their demons

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The operation of an artificial molecular machine is inspired by Maxwell's demon

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  1. Serreli, V. Lee, C. F. Kay, E. R. & Leigh, D. A. A molecular information ratchet. Nature 445, 523–527 10.1038/nature05452 (2007).

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Cantrill, S. Facing their demons. Nature Nanotech (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2007.40

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