The three-dimensional structure adopted by biological macromolecules largely determines their role in different cellular processes. Several different imaging techniques ranging from X-ray ...

A new method for manipulating macromolecules has been developed by researchers. The technique uses double-stranded DNA to direct the behavior of other molecules. A new method for manipulating ...

MUNICH, Germany — Scientists at IBMs Zurich laboratory have succeeded to visualize the structure of an individual molecule using non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFM). The move is a further step ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have for the first time captured atomic-scale images of ...

Researchers combined the power of two computational programs to determine the atomic structure of the abiological molecule cyanostar. This breakthrough will allow researchers to investigate the ...

Chemical structure verification is a tedious but critical task in the drug discovery and development pipeline. Despite the advances in automation, AI and high-throughput screening that have ...

High-resolution, three-dimensional protein structure determination is a tedious process, involving protein overexpression, purification and crystallization. Many interesting biological structures, ...

The team's initial approach focuses on hydrogen bonding when a substance is dissolved in water. Hydrogen bonding occurs because within a molecule of water, the strong attraction of oxygen for the ...

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has again acquired a Collaborative Research Center (SFB) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). SFB 1176 "Molekulare Struktu-rierung weicher Materie" ...

Scientists have determined for the first time the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases. The scientists at the ...