Mystery of protein synthesis solved
05 November, 2005Five years ago, x-ray crystallography made it possible for the first time to study ribosomes in cells, where the synthesis of proteins takes place. But it hasn't been understood just how amino acids are joined together to form proteins. Now researchers at Uppsala University have discovered the only possible mechanism and have used it to explain a number of biochemical experiments.
PM award for Monash researcher
18 September, 2004Monash researcher Dr Jamie Rossjohn has received a Prime Minister's award for his contribution to science.
Researchers design and build first artificial protein
24 November, 2003Using sophisticated computer algorithms running on standard desktop computers, researchers have designed and constructed a novel functional protein that is not found in nature. The achievement should enable researchers to explore larger questions about how proteins evolved and why nature 'chose' certain protein folds over others.
Cytochrome structure unravels photosynthesis
08 October, 2003A complete molecular-scale picture of how plants convert sunlight to chemical energy has been obtained at Purdue University in the US, offering potential new insights into animal metabolism as well.
