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News from the Protein Structure Initiative, Nature News and other NPG publications.
May 2010
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SG in the spotlightThis column presents announcements and other notable news related to the Protein Structure Initiative.
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Synching Europe's big science facilitiesMomentum grows for body to coordinate the continent's research infrastructure.
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US seeks to make science free for allMoves to make research funded by the US government available to everyone could mark a turning point in a publishing revolution. Declan Butler reports.
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Protein folding: The dark side of proteinsAlmost every human protein has segments that can form amyloids, the sticky aggregates known for their role in disease. Yet cells have evolved some elaborate defences, finds Jim Schnabel.
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Fixing a grant system in crisisFacing a flood of applications from researchers, a UK funding agency is taking drastic steps – and partners around the world are watching how it plays out. Richard Van Noorden and Geoff Brumfiel report.
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US health bill promises changes for biomedical researchersTranslational work set to receive a boost.
