This exquisite structure is extremely stable to enzyme ... Understanding the molecular mechanisms of starch metabolism has direct implications for genetic engineering of plants for biofuels ...

A recent study published in the journal Foods discusses the effects of starch structure on human health. Study: Effects of the Molecular Structure of Starch in Foods on Human Health. Image Credit ...

whether as naturally occurring materials like starch and cellulose, or synthetic commodities like nylon, polystyrene and polyethylene. Polymer functionality is defined by its molecular weight (MW), ...