Chlamydia Protein has an Odd StructureResearch could lead to new ways to combat this sexually transmitted disease.
Unusual Antibodies in Cows Suggest New Ways to Make Therapies for PeopleResearchers have examined the immune system of cows and found an extraordinary family of antibodies that may benefit humans.
How Disease Mutations Affect the Parkin ProteinResearchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have determined the crystal structure of Parkin, a protein found in cells that when mutated can lead to a hereditary form of Parkinson’s disease.
Weird Science: Crystals Melt when they're CooledScientists from Cornell University study the unusual properties of nanoparticle crystal growth.
Using X-rays to Study Ultra-Thin TransistorsCornell scientists have helped develop a novel process of spreading extremely thin organic transistors, and used synchrotron X-rays to watch how the films crystallize.
Crystal Structure of the Capsular Polysaccharide Synthesizing Protein CapE of Staphylococcus AureusThis Study presents the first crystal structure of CapE, revealing that this enzyme forms a stable and functional homo-hexamer.
Proton Pathway in Photosynthesis Identified by X-ray CrystallographyA Purdue University-led team has revealed the proton transfer pathway responsible for a majority of energy storage in photosynthesis.
The Cation-π Box is a Specific Phosphatidylcholine Membrane Targeting MotifWell-defined choline cationaromatic p interactions may be a general motif to anchor proteins to PC-rich bilayers.
Crystallography on the Nanogram ScaleSingle Crystal X-ray analysis is a powerful tool for determining the structures of molecules and is widely used both in academic and industrial research.
Proteros and Priaxon Announce Lead Discovery Collaboration on Protein-Protein Interaction TargetsProteros biostructures GmbH announced they entered into a Lead Discovery Collaboration with Priaxon AG to jointly develop lead compounds for high value protein-protein interaction (PPI) drug targets.