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structural genomics update July 2009

Research advances, news and events in structural biology

featured molecule
- Lysostaphin
  
  Drug-resistant strains are continually emerging as bacteria evolve to shield their antibiotic-sensitive machinery, or destroy antibiotics directly. The structure of lysostaphin reveals the atomic details of a magic bullet against Staphylococcus aureus infections.
  
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research advances
- Proofreading RNA
  
  The structure of RNA polymerase II caught in the 'backtracked' state reveals how it ensures faithful transcription.
- GFP to the rescue
  
  Modified 'superfolder' green fluorescent protein can quickly establish whether a protein is soluble.
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