Tag: Nature Communications
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LassoESM: A New AI-Driven Path to Therapeutic Lasso Peptides
Revealing a new AI tool for lasso peptides In the race to develop novel therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides have emerged as a promising class. Their knot-like structures confer remarkable stability and diverse biological activities, making them attractive candidates for future drugs. A collaboration led by the Carl R. Woese Institute for…
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LassoESM: AI Accelerates Discovery of Therapeutic Lasso Peptides
AI Meets Biochemistry: LassoESM Joins the Hunt for Therapeutic Peptides Therapeutic peptides crafted from the knot-like lasso structure are drawing attention in the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. The unique slip-knot topology endows these natural products with remarkable stability and a broad range of biological activities, positioning them as promising candidates for new drugs.…
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LassoESM: A New AI Tool Accelerating Therapeutic Lasso Peptide Discovery
AI Meets Molecular Biology: The Rise of LassoESM In the race to uncover new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides stand out for their knot-like, highly stable structures and diverse biological activities. A collaboration led by researchers at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has given the field a powerful new…
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Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM
A breakthrough in accessible atomic-scale imaging In a development that could reshape how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated a method to visualize atomic‑scale structures using a compact, low‑energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Led by Arthur Blackburn, co‑director of UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility, the team combines…
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Giant Leap in Tiny Worlds: UVic Researchers Enable Atomic Imaging with Low-Energy SEM
Groundbreaking advance brings atomic-scale imaging to compact microscopes In a development that could redefine what laboratories can achieve without investing in prohibitively expensive equipment, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated sub-Ångström imaging using a low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, shows that high-resolution, atomic-scale images are no longer…
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B.C. Researchers Make Giant Leap in Small World of Microscopic Imaging
A Small-Scale Breakthrough with Big Implications Researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major milestone in electron microscopy, revealing atomic-scale structures with a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Published in Nature Communications, the work demonstrates sub-Ångström resolution using equipment traditionally deemed insufficient for such precision. The achievement promises to broaden access…
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UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM
UVic researchers unlock atomic-scale imaging using a compact SEM In a development that could redefine how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, a team at the University of Victoria (UVic) has achieved a major advance in electron microscopy. By combining a relatively affordable, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cutting-edge computational techniques, they achieved…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM
Breakthrough: High-Resolution Imaging on a Budget Researchers at the University of Victoria have achieved a groundbreaking advance in electron microscopy, demonstrating sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). This achievement, published in Nature Communications, marks a significant shift in how scientists can visualize atomic-scale structures without relying on large, expensive equipment. Leading…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM Breakthrough
Overview: A New Era for Atomic-Scale Imaging Scientists at the University of Victoria have announced a landmark advancement in electron microscopy that could reshape how researchers study matter at the smallest scales. By pairing a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with advanced computational techniques, the UVic team has achieved sub-Ångström resolution — less than…
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Volcanic eruptions may have delivered hidden ice to Mars’s equator
Introduction New modeling work published in Nature Communications proposes a surprising source for equatorial ice on Mars: explosive volcanic eruptions from the planet’s distant past. By simulating ancient atmospheric and climate dynamics, researchers argue that water vapor released during these eruptions could have condensed and precipitated as fresh ice in equatorial regions. If correct, this…