Proteins are biological molecules that perform almost all biochemical tasks in all forms of life. In doing so, the tiny structures perform ultra-fast movements.
For pharmaceuticals, knowing the chemical composition is not enough-;molecular geometry and crystal structure also play an important role in a drug's activity.
The UK’s first dedicated electron diffraction center is due to open in the Summer of 2023. The new facility will enable UK nanoscientists to characterize atom-sized crystals using electron diffraction.