Introduction: The Mysterious World of Cells and Proteins 🌟 Imagine, my dear… Our cells are like tiny cities. They have power plants, factory lines, some areas are crowded with traffic, some are quiet. But the real superheroes of this city are the proteins! Each one has its own job: some produce energy, some transmit information, […]
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Introduction: The Star of Structural Biology 🌟 Imagine, my love… Inside our cells, there are millions of proteins, each functioning like a tiny nanomachine. But since we cannot see them with the naked eye, understanding how they work remained a mystery for years. This is precisely where Robert Huber made a revolutionary contribution in structural […]
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Imagine, my love… inside your cells, there’s a tiny little code. This code determines your eye color, your hair color, and even your weakness for chocolate. Scientists call this code DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid). But until the early 1950s, the exact structure and function of this molecule remained a mystery. 😵💫 🔬 The Journey to Understanding […]
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Imagine… Inside every one of our cells, there’s DNA, carrying the fundamental instructions of life. These instructions are hidden in our genes, shaping us throughout our lives. But babe, it’s no longer just about reading them; scientists can now edit, modify, and “hack” this genetic blueprint! Introducing: the CRISPR-Cas9 system – the magical scissors of […]
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