THE GUARDIAN: What is cryo-electron microscopy, the Nobel prize-winning technique?

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Experts add that the information gleaned through cryo-electron microscopy has proved valuable in helping scientists to develop drugs. “It has been used in visualising the way in which antibodies can work to stop viruses being dangerous, leading to new ideas for medicines as just one example,” said Daniel Davis, professor of immunology at the University of Manchester.

Period4 Oct 2017

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  • Title What is cryo-electron microscopy, the Nobel prize-winning technique?
    Media name/outletThe Guardian
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date4/10/17
    DescriptionExperts add that the information gleaned through cryo-electron microscopy has proved valuable in helping scientists to develop drugs. “It has been used in visualising the way in which antibodies can work to stop viruses being dangerous, leading to new ideas for medicines as just one example,” said Daniel Davis, professor of immunology at the University of Manchester.
    URLhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/04/what-is-cryo-electron-microscopy-the-chemistry-nobel-prize-winning-technique
    PersonsDaniel Davis
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  • Nobel Prize
  • immunology
  • cryo-electron microscopy