Structures of Life: Discovering the Molecular Shapes That Determine Health orDisease, July 1991

摘要

The report discusses research in the molecular shapes of DNA that cause humandisease or contribute to human health. Topics include the following areas: The search for key biological shapes; Why do proteins fold; Recognizing protein structures; Deciphering the structure of membrane proteins; How proteins turn genes on or off; and Seeking a cure for the common cold. Other discussions cover drug design and the use of new technology in speeding research on DNA structures. A glossary is included.