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Q&A: Biologist Describes Milestone toward a Universal Flu Vaccine
Ian Wilson explains how scientists have found a way to induce antibodies to fight a range of influenza viruses, which could some day eliminate the need for seasonal flu shots.
SLAC Experiment Finds Key to Natural Detoxifier’s Reactivity
A tiny change in the length of a chemical bond makes a big difference in the activity of a molecule important in health, drug development and chemical synthesis
Long-sought Discovery Fills in Missing Details of Cell 'Switchboard'
A biomedical breakthrough reveals never-before-seen details of the human body’s cellular switchboard that regulates sensory and hormonal responses.
Researchers Watch Protein 'Quake' after Chemical Bond Break
An experiment at SLAC’s X-ray laser provides new insight into the ultrafast motions of a muscle protein in a basic biochemical reaction.
New Tool Shrinks Big Data in Biology Studies at SLAC's X-ray Laser
A team led by Stanford University scientists is using software to breathe new life into results from past biological experiments at SLAC’s X-ray laser.
New 2-Color X-ray Laser Technique Could Reveal Atomic Detail of Medically Important Proteins
Developed at SLAC’s LCLS, it could also yield new information from hard-to-study samples in materials science, chemistry and other fields.
Study Could Pave the Way for Painkillers with Fewer Side Effects
An X-ray laser experiment could lead to new drugs that lessen the side effects caused by powerful painkillers like morphine.
Record Keeping Helps Bacteria’s Immune System Fight Invaders
Research reveals that the bacterial immune system can better destroy viral attackers by saving genetic records of previously encountered viruses.
5 Ways to Put Tiny Targets in Front of an X-ray Laser
Scientists have assembled an exotic toolbox for experiments that tap into the brightest X-rays on the planet.
New Project Will Expand Opportunities for Biological Discovery With SLAC’s X-ray Laser
A new experimental station in development at SLAC will expand capabilities for atomic-scale explorations in human health, biology, energy and environmental science.
