helical

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As water flows past the DNA, it applies a spinning force to the helical molecule.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

They found that the helical fibers formed by the second-generation dendron chlorophylls exhibited a highly ordered structure, while the third-generation dendron chlorophylls displayed a more homogeneous, spherical shape.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

With Sutherland's new and innovative methods of studying sea creatures, scientists might come to realize that helical swimming is more pervasive than previously thought.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

Over the next three to six months, the structure developed into cartilage containing tissue that closely replicated the ear's anatomical features, including the helical rim, the "anti-helix" rim-inside-the-rim and the central, conchal bowl.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024

Coolly she pointed out that not a shred of evidence permitted Linus, or anyone else, to postulate a helical structure for DNA.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson