PSI in the Spotlight

This column presents announcements and other notable news related to the Protein Structure Initiative.

China joins world-class synchrotron club

Nation's costliest science facility is unveiled.

Protein structures: Structures of desire

What do protein crystallographers dream of? The eukaryotic ribosome, the spliceosome, the nuclear-pore complex, the HIV trimer and almost any transmembrane protein, finds Ananyo Bhattacharya.

UK scientists get funding ban reprieve

Serially unsuccessful applicants can still apply for grants.

Nature News 5 May 2009

Obama says more money

President promises rise in research and development funds.