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Molecular Chirality: A Scientific Documentary

The Sciences • 13m

“Molecular Chirality: A Scientific Documentary” is all about the distinction between left- and right at the molecular scale and its importance. A wealth of topics are covered, ranging from the thalidomide tragedy to the search for life on other worlds.

Starring: Prof Laurence Barron FRS FRSE ​
Produced, written and edited by: Dr Robert P Cameron MInstP Royal Society University Research Fellow
Filmed by: Emily Munster, John Andrew Cameron and Charlotte Pawsey (Kohiru)
Narrated by: Ingrid Wiseman
Funded by: The Royal Society (URF\R1\191243)

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