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Researchers have combined X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and molecular modeling to understand how proteins 'breathe' and how experimental techniques can freeze this motion.
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Who
Lea Becker, Paul Schanda, Christophe Chipot, Sylvain Engilberge, Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
What
Researchers have combined X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and molecular modeling to understand how proteins 'breathe' and how experimental techniques can freeze this motion.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:20:08 GMT · 5h 50m ago
Where
International, Austria, France, United States ·
Why
Advances in structural biology sometimes yield static snapshots that do not reflect the dynamism of proteins, which is crucial for biological function.
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Understanding protein dynamics beyond static structures could significantly boost protein design approaches and improve AI-based structural prediction tools, with applications in drug discovery and disease understanding.
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