Mechanism

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the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"

Antikythera Mechanism: New Light Shed On The 'World's Oldest Computer' (VIDEO) - Huffington Post
A new BBC Four special follows an international team of scientists trying to unlock the mysteries of the Antikythera Mechanism, a mechanism regarded as the world's oldest computer. "[The Antikythera Mechanism] rewrites the history of technology ... Read more on this news related to 'Mechanism'
Study uncovers mechanism by which Notch pathway could contribute to RA - News-Medical.Net
A new study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery identifies the mechanism by which a cell signaling pathway contributes to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition, the study provides evidence that drugs under ... Read more on this news related to 'Mechanism'
Castor oil: Action mechanism of one of the oldest drugs known to man elucidated - phys.org
Castor oil is known primarily as an effective laxative; however, it was also used in ancient times with pregnant women to induce labour. Only now have scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research succeeded in unravelling ... Read more on this news related to 'Mechanism'