The design of molecular-level communication tools engages the field of nanobiotechnology. In this issue of Chem, Clayden and co-workers report a novel mechanism of spatial molecular communication through a single strand of hydrogen-bonded oligomers. These “minimalistic” polarity switches distinguish themselves from conventional strategies by not employing chiral inversion.

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通过氢键交流

分子级通信工具的设计涉及纳米生物技术领域。在本期Chem 中，Clayden 和同事报告了一种通过单链氢键低聚物进行空间分子通讯的新机制。这些“极简”极性开关通过不采用手性反转而与传统策略区分开来。