Circular dichroism

Circular dichroism (CD) is a technique used to study the structure of molecules, particularly proteins and other biomolecules. It involves shining circularly polarized light on a sample. Different molecules absorb this light to varying degrees, depending on their structure. By analyzing the amount of light absorbed, scientists can infer details about the arrangement of atoms in the molecule. CD is useful for understanding how proteins fold, their interactions, and their functions in biological systems, making it an important tool in biochemistry and molecular biology research.