crystallography
Adaptability, The Achilles Heel Of Gut Bacteria
The ability to switch between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments could also be the downfall of gut bacteria.
A Greasy Way To Take Better Protein Snapshots
Scientists in Japan have come up with a greasy method to study the 3D structure of molecules that are difficult to crystallize.
pH Switch Helps EV71 Invade Cells
Changes in pH as the EV71 virus is internalized trigger viral uncoating via the SCARB2 protein, study shows.
Algae Able To Switch Quantum Coherence On & Off
Scientists have found that the quantum coherence of light harvesting systems in single-celled algae is controlled by a single amino acid switch.
The Geometry Of Genetic Coding
The specificity of the tRNA synthetase enzyme, and consequently protein translation, is due to geometric features determined by a single base pair known as the wobble base pair.
Scientists Provide A Crisp View Of ‘DNA Cutter’ Cas9
With an understanding of the detailed structure of Cas9, scientists hope to be able to design targeted gene-editing tools that can be used in humans and animals.
Crystal Clear: Asia’s Advances In Structural Biology
Charu Chaudhry celebrates Asia's many achievements in structural biology in the International Year of Crystallography.
Failure Is Part Of The Job Description: GYSS@one-north
As the Global Young Scientists Summit wraps up on Friday, I hope that the 280 attendees will have renewed confidence that it is OK to fail at something they love doing.
Structure Of Insulin Bound To Receptor Revealed
Researchers have solved the structure of insulin bound to its receptor, the first time that this structure has been visualized.
