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An overview of the viability of different molecular simulation methods and interface force fields, the recent advances in the simulation of protein-surface interactions, and the challenges posed by the current simulation methods to reproduce the exact phenomenon.
Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Metabolites of Biological Interactions
Applying mature imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) or combining IMS with other imaging techniques to analyze biological interactions builds a bridge between physiology and ecology and creates a more complete depiction of nature.
Biopolymers Murray Goodman Memorial Prize awarded to Jennifer A. Doudna
The 4th Biopolymers Murray Goodman Memorial Prize was awarded at the 2017 Spring ACS meeting in San Francisco to Jennifer A. Doudna.
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The CRISPR/Cas9 toolbox has been expanded with fluorescent Cas9 and a dCas9 functionalized with a tag able to activate gene expression that can be transfected to cells directly as ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNP).
Hybridization of Magnetic Nanomaterials: An Advanced Nanoplatform for Diagnosis and Treatment
Magnetic hybrid nanomaterials combining magnetic nanomaterials and extra functional nanocomponents not only exhibit magnetic properties but also act as important biomedical agents.
Nanophotonic Trapping: Precise Manipulation and Measurement of Biomolecular Arrays
A new review highlights progress in nanophotonic optical trapping and manipulation technologies with a focus on high-throughput applications in the biosciences.
Catching Antibodies with Protein Nanofibrils
Engineerined protein nanofibrils show a much higher binding capacity for antibody purification compared to current gold standard.
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