Mirror bacteria: Reflecting on alternate chirality

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May 23, 2025, 1:20 pm89 ptsTrending
Hold out your hands, palms up, and move them so they are on top of each other. With a little experimentation—and perhaps a few rather flamboyant gestures—you'll find that no matter what you do, your hands will not perfectly align. Congratulations, you've just demonstrated chirality.

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