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The Material World

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Science series. Quentin Coopertalksto professors of chemistry Laurence Barron and George Tranter about the puzzles surrounding the "handedness" of molecules, including why living organisms only possess left-handed amino acids and right-handed sugars. Should we be searching forthis handedness as evidence for life beyond our planet?
Producer Fiona Roberts. E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

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Quentin Coopertalksto
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Laurence Barron
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George Tranter
Producer:
Fiona Roberts.
Source: Radio Times

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