From albertnelson54 from gmail.com Fri Jul 13 03:56:31 2007 From: albertnelson54 from gmail.com (albertnelson54@gmail.com) Date: Fri Jul 13 11:41:48 2007 Subject: [Biophysics] Unraveling the physics of DNA's double helix Message-ID: <1184316991.360896.96260@x35g2000prf.googlegroups.com> Researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering have uncovered a missing link in scientists' understanding of the physical forces that give DNA its famous double helix shape. http://theanalystmagazine.com/pr/368.htm From sticher from bioc.unizh.ch Thu Jul 26 05:15:23 2007 From: sticher from bioc.unizh.ch (Patrick Sticher) Date: Thu Jul 26 07:33:55 2007 Subject: [Biophysics] Practical Course on Biomolecular Modelling Message-ID: <46A8743B.7020002@bioc.unizh.ch> Dear colleagues, please be informed that online applications are accepted for the following course: 6TH NCCR PRACTICAL COURSE ON BIOMOLECULAR MODELLING January 6 - 11, 2008 Kandersteg, Switzerland www.structuralbiology.unizh.ch/course2008.asp Course topics include Simulation techniques, force-field development, conformational search, computation of free energy and entropy, treatment of electrostatic forces, simulation of folding, comparison of simulation with experiment This course is primarily directed to PhD students and postdocs from experimental structural biology groups wishing to learn more on biomolecular modelling. The course format will include morning lectures and late-afternoon/early evening tutorials, and provide ample opportunities for discussions with experts and fellow participants. The course will be organized as a winter retreat in the Swiss Alps offering a stimulating learning atmosphere with the afternoons available for informal participation in discussions, reading, self-study or recreational activities in the area. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online on www.structuralbiology.unizh.ch/course2008.asp. Application deadline will be October 10. We will be able to accept 20 participants to this course. Best regards, Patrick Sticher -- Dr. Patrick Sticher Moser NCCR Scientific Officer Institute of Biochemistry University of Z?rich Winterthurerstrasse 190 CH - 8057 Z?rich Phone +41 / (0)44 / 635 54 84 Fax +41 / (0)44 / 635 59 08 Mail sticher@bioc.unizh.ch