Step aside alpha, my boy pi is in the limelight

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.