A not-so-recent ACS article came out mid this month about trapping a π-helix conformation fold in a specifcally synthesized polypeptide. I'm not a biochemist; in fact, I loathed the course with a passion [1]. But, I appreciate the interests in π-helixes, both theoretical and practical. So, I bring this topic to attention at the moment.
Okay, really I'm just amazed by the π-helix itself independent of the researchers' isolation of it. I mean, the thing has a one-angstrom hole in the middle! That's HUGE! It makes me want to use the thing to interfere matter waves with. Like, seriously.
Okay, that's enough ranting for now. Back to work, underlings! The boss is watching!
[1] Pre-meds ruin every course in college. This is why I move for them to have their own courses. That way, if/when I become a professor, I can avoid those courses like their mercaptans.
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Why no pre-meds? Do they make you feel inadequate?
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Bwahahahahahaha!
Nah. Some of my friends are pre-med. I'm just making fun of the stereotypical pre-med who asks questions not about the material being covered but about the logistics of how the material will be covered on the exam. Basically, the annoying ones that say "Do we have to know this for the exam".
Make me feel inadequate? Hardly. those types make me LOL ;)
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