Author Archives: Nickleotide

Protein: One-Humped Camel Derived GFP-Nanobody Protein Data Bank ID #: 3G9A Artist: Casey Kernan Who knew that camels, dromedaries and llamas held the key (a very small one) to unlocking a number of scientific mysteries and medical advancements? In 1993, … Continue reading →

Placed the black light in the computer screen – need to figure out how to hide it better, not sure how i am going to hang my nanobody from the roof of the hallow screen either.  I may spray paint … Continue reading →

I decided to change my protein concept, i got 5-6 weeks left to start/finish the project so I should be fine…. Was looking on the PDB today and “nanobodies”, the molecule of the month, caught my eye.  Their potential use … Continue reading →

Found some inspiration for my double helix which my p53 protein will bind to: http://biologyinculture.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/double-helix-in-public-spaces/ http://www.rogerallen.net/blog/archives/3523 My brother and I know how to weld and have access to a welder so I’m thinking i will use metal as my medium, … Continue reading →

Thought I would check in!  I’m thinking of creating the tumor suppressor protein, p53.  This protein helps regulate the cell cycle and is important in preventing cancer.  It has often been referred to as the ‘guardian of the genome’  and … Continue reading →