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The Zoist

The ZOIST is a molecule made up of lots of atoms joined together in a special way. It's like a really long chain that's made up of carbon and hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms. The ZOIST gets its name from two scientists, Otto Zinsser and Eugene Tashiro, who first discovered it in 1958. They found that when it's heated to certain temperatures, it changes its shape. When it cools down again, it will come back to its original shape. The ZOIST can be used for lots of different things like making food and medicine, but it's most important use is in the medical field. It helps doctors figure out what the best medicine is for a particular person and can help identify which diseases a person might have.