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Happy Blue Baby; doi:10.25334/2R67-W933; Molecules explored: Hemoglobin, including structures of native, mutant, and variant proteins |
Nicholas' Story; doi:10.25334/H82J-3C28; Molecules explored: Hemoglobin, including structures of native, mutant, and variant proteins; and complexes with drugs and gene therapy approaches |
Waking up Anna; doi:10.25334/Y88F-9279; Molecules explored: GABA-A receptor - a chloride ion channel |
Evolution of Caffeine Biosynthesis Enzymes; doi:10.25334/225Z-KR22; Molecules explored:Caffeine biosynthesis methyltransferases and their evolutionary relationships |
Piwi Matters; doi:10.25334/ZM3H-4149; Molecules explored: Fruit fly Piwi protein structure, function, and design |
A Case of Severe Insulin Resistance; doi:10.25334/DTTA-WW18; Molecules explored: Akt-2 kinase protein and mutation in insulin signaling |
COVID-19: Molecular Basis of Infection; doi:10.25334/HQCA-QD59; Molecules explored: SARS-Cov-2 and SARS-CoV Spike protein complexes with Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) |
Maria vs Malaria; doi:10.25334/RSGM-5K80Molecules explored: Lactate Dehydrogenase (parasitic and human), in complex with the coenzyme NADH and a competitive inhibitor. |
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