Macromolecular Structure and Function Group

The Macromolecular Structure and Function Group advances novel measurement methods and models for the determination and analysis of the structure and function of biological macromolecules, including lipids, DNA, RNA, proteins, and macromolecular complexes and assemblies formed by these molecules; advances methods to determine the physical and chemical factors which determine the specific interactions of macromolecules with cofactors and lignums; studies the relationships between bimolecular structure, dynamics, function, and energetic using computational, biophysical, and biochemical techniques; develops reference databases for these properties; and advances measurement methods for engineering complex biological systems with applications in areas of pharmaceuticals, energy, and environmental analyses.