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Easier Way to Convert Proteins into Crystals

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the crystal-clear-science dept.

Roland Piquepaille writes "As you might know, proteins need to be transformed into 3-D crystals before their atomic structures and their properties can be analyzed. And production of high quality crystals from proteins has been a difficult task until now. But scientists in the U.K. have successfully used a porous medium, or 'nucleant,' a material that encourages protein molecules to crystallize. Their first step towards 'holy grail' of crystallography could help speed up the development of new medicines and treatments."

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  1. W00t! by SharpFang · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Roland Piquepaille's article not linked to his blog outside of the "credit link"? I wonder, did Roland make a mistake or maybe Scuttlemonkey read my post?

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  2. it least by minus_273 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    well, at least it isnt Beatles-Beatles.

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  3. Of course by Tumbleweed · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    As you might know, proteins need to be transformed into 3-D crystals before their atomic structures and their properties can be analyzed.

    I knew that.

  4. Re:Slashdot Moderation At Its Best by j37hr0 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Why is this Smart Ass comment, modded up 3 as Insightful? WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot? Maybe modded to 2 as funny. MAYBE.