Give a Basic Overview of Structual Biology

A healthy mind and body require the coordinated action of billions of tiny molecular workers called proteins. Our genes contain the DNA scripts for manufacturing proteins. Some proteins build our cells and other proteins work like miniature machines to allow us to think, smell, eat and breathe. Proteins are indispensable molecules in our bodies, and each has a unique three-dimensional shape that is well suited for its particular job. And if the shape of even one protein happens to go awry, there can be major consequences for human health. …