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Second Public Conference Nobel laureates Robert Huber and John E. Walker were among the distinguished speakers at this special symposium on structural biology. More than 200 scientists and clinicians participated, gaining insights from five of the most eminent researchers in the field. Structural biology is now recognized as a key to understanding intracellular processes, and is expected to provide direction for innovations in therapies for the diseases that plague mankind. Five main areas were discussed: the way in which structural biology has revolutionized our understanding of immune recognition and how we defend ourselves against pathogens; how the structures of viruses have provided direction for designing better vaccines and thinking more constructively about antiviral drugs; structures involved in the harnessing and use of energy in cells, by both photosynthesis and respiration; controlled protein breakdown in cells; and how studies of muscle protein structures are expanding our knowledge of biologic motors and motion in cells. This meeting provided a valuable forum for collaboration through direct contact and mingling, which is essential for scientific progress.
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Maurizio Brunori
