Description
X-ray crystallography is the main method of acquiring structural information in the study of proteins and other organic macromolecules (for example, the double DNA helix). The analysis of complex molecules, especially those with little symmetry, requires the use of powerful computers to adjust the diffraction pattern to the possible structures.
The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is a 3D database on the structure of proteins and nucleic acids. These data, in general obtained by x-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance, are sent by biologists and biochemists from all over the world. They are in the public domain (free use and consultation).
The crystallography technician is the person in charge of using these technologies for research.
Tasks
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