NASA News Release: Space Station Researcher Studies How Good Cells Turn
Bad, Causing Cancer
Find out how the study of
biological crystals enters into the research on proteins and cell growth.
Life on Mars
A meteorite from Mars contains tiny magnetic crystals
that on Earth are made only by bacteria.
Rhodopsin – The Light
Receptor
Rhodopsin is a protein in the membrane of the
photoreceptor cell in the retina of the eye. Read about and view the
crystalline structure of this protein. Some career ideas are available in
the Future section.
Chocolate in Bloom
Did you ever think about the
fat crystals in your chocolate bar? Learn how they affect the appearance
and consistency of the chocolate.
Protein Crystals Come of
Age
Crosslinking protein molecules in a crystal results in
a stable yet active array that can be applied in many fields.
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