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The Physics of Life - How Water Folds Proteins

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Protein Folding Courses Biochemistry Courses Crystallography Courses Diffraction Courses Particle Accelerators Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamental role of water in protein folding and life in this 45-minute lecture by Sylvia McLain at The Royal Institution. Delve into the unique properties of water as a universal solvent and its indispensable role in biological processes. Learn about hydrophobic effect theory, diffraction techniques, particle accelerators, and isotope substitution used to study protein-water interactions. Discover how crystallography, computer models, and molecular studies of substances like methanol and cocaine contribute to our understanding of water's function in biological systems. Gain insights into the sequence of events in protein folding and the concept of water as a "glue" in biological processes. Despite initial audio issues, this comprehensive talk provides a deep dive into the physics of life and the crucial interplay between water and proteins.

Syllabus

Intro
Proteins
Why we need DNA
The experiment
Hydrophobic effect theory
Diffraction
Particle Accelerators
Fractions
Isotope Substitution
Crystallography
Measuring
Computer Models
Water as a Glue
Open Medium Closed
Sequence of Events
Methanol Molecule
Cocaine Molecule


Taught by

The Royal Institution

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