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Structural biologists look at how shape affects proteins and the chemicals that bind to them. Finding the right shaped chemical plays an important role in understanding basic biology and producing new drugs.

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December 18, 2019
A growing understanding of G protein-coupled receptor signaling could allow scientists to create pharmaceuticals that are both longer lasting and have fewer side effects.

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June 3, 2019
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in healthcare. But what if scientists could find ways to stop infections without triggering the antibiotic resistance that can result from destroying the bacteria?

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December 19, 2018
ASRC researchers have discovered a class of proteins in fungus that could lead to new optogenetic tools.

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