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X-ray radiation from a synchrotron source can rapidly damage, in a very specific way, the structure of a protein, as seen by X-ray crystallography. The four images represent a series of electron density maps collected from the same protein crystal. Protein degradation is indicated by the disappearance of the disulfide bond (yellow bar, surrounded by empty blue cage) linking the carbon chains (white balls). These images represent the first-ever recording of experimentally-induced chemical bond breakage usin

Weizmann Institute Scientists Capture The First-Ever 3D Visualization Of How Molecules Break Apart When Exposed To X-Rays

27.01.2000
Space & Physics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Structural Biology
  Their findings may yield future measures for preventing radiation-induced health damages.      
Survival of the Neatest

Survival of the Neatest

01.10.1999
Structural Biology
Stress makes some proteins get themselves in order
How the Nose Knows

How the Nose Knows

01.10.1999
Structural Biology
Smell receptors in our nose have a small "keyhole" whose shape can be altered to accept new odor molecules
Seeing the Light

Seeing the Light

01.10.1999
Structural Biology
A light-absorbing protein in the retina changes shape faster than the blink of an eye
From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Drug

From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Drug

01.05.1997
Structural Biology
  X-ray crystallography reveals how a moss used in Chinese medicine inhibits an enzyme implicated in Alzheimer's disease...
Science Without Frontiers: Down to the Bare Bone

Science Without Frontiers: Down to the Bare Bone

01.05.1997
Structural Biology
Experts on biological and composite materials work together to develop a model of bone structure
Alive In The Dead Sea

Alive In The Dead Sea

01.06.1996
Structural Biology
Survival is difficult anywhere, so why set up house in the Dead Sea, of all places? Although the chances of staying alive in the world's...
Sea Urchins May Inspire Development of Stronger Materials

Sea Urchins May Inspire Development of Stronger Materials

01.10.1992
Structural Biology
Tough yet light-weight -- Institute scientists reveal the secrets of sea urchin spines

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