Deciphering distinct atomic motions in proteins with dynamic neutron scattering

Friday, May 15, 2015 - 07:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Whether inside algae converting biomass to fuels or human cells responding to radiation exposure, proteins change their shape via atomic motions to perform a specific function. Today these shape-changing processes are still difficult to measure and understand. Scientists recently determined three classes of atomic motion using neutron scattering coupled with computational simulations.

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