conformation

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Like antibodies, the aptamers attach themselves to protein targets - in this case, the spike protein on the virus surface - by folding into a three-dimensional conformation.

From Reuters

They may also naturally adopt multiple conformations, says David Agard, a structural biologist at the University of California, San Francisco.

From Science Magazine

He noted there were cell phone screenshots taken of a computer showing booking conformations for airline fares and car and hotel rentals.

From Fox News

Westminster is the nation’s second-longest-running sporting event after the Kentucky Derby, and like the sport of dog conformation itself, it is known for its commitment to tradition.

From Washington Post

Elephants frequently arrange their trunks into a periscope shape, for example, but the meaning of the conformation depends on circumstance.

From New York Times