Glycocongugates Are More Than The Sum Of Their Sugars

A certain type of biomolecule, called a glycoconjugate,  is built like a nano-Christmas tree. Its many branches are bedecked with sugary ornaments that get all the glory. That's because, according to conventional wisdom, the glycoconjugate's lowly "tree" basically holds the sugars in place as they do the important work of reacting with other molecules. A chemist at Michigan Technological University has discovered that the tree itself — the scaffold — is a good deal more than a simple prop. read more

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