glyconics
/ɡlaɪˈkɑnɪks/
noun
- The study of carbohydrates and their roles in biological systems.
- Advances in glyconics have led to new treatments for diseases like cancer and diabetes.
- She decided to specialize in glyconics after taking a fascinating course on carbohydrate chemistry.
- Glyconics is a growing field that helps scientists understand how sugars affect cell communication.