What is structural biology?

Structural biology is the study of how biological molecules are built. Using a variety of imaging techniques, scientists view molecules in three dimensions to see how they are assembled, how they function, and how they interact. That has helped researchers understand how the thousands of different molecules in each of our cells work together to keep us healthy. Structural studies have also shown how misshapen molecules make us sick, and as a result, these studies have prompted new treatments for many diseases.

We use a range of sophisticated techniques to investigate the structure and function of the biological molecules that make up all living things.

What are proteins?

Proteins are molecules that contribute to virtually every activity in the body. They form hair and fingernails, carry oxygen in the blood, allow muscles to move, and much more.

We study proteins and protein complexes. Proteins are composed of linear sequences of basic biological building blocks called amino acids (of which there are 20 naturally occurring). Different protein sequences give rise to very different three-dimensional shapes and functions of the proteins. Protein complexes are formed of several proteins. Moreover, proteins, or proteins complexes, can be bound to other macromolecules like DNA, RNA or carbohydrates.

We use a variety of specialist techniques to determine the structure of proteins, including X-ray crystallography, NMR, and cryo-EM.

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