Peptides control crystal growth with ’switches, throttles and brakes’ (PhysOrg)

(PhysOrg.com) — By producing some of the highest resolution images of peptides attaching to mineral surfaces, scientists have a deeper understanding how biomolecules manipulate the growth crystals. This research may lead to a new treatment for kidney stones using biomolecules.
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This entry was posted on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 10:53 pm and is filed under News.