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Head Back to School with PDB-101

09/04

Learn about the structure and function of tRNA by building a paper model in this new PDB-101 activity.

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Learn about the structure and function of tRNA by building a paper model in this new PDB-101 activity.

The PDB-101 website packages together resources that promote exploration in the world of proteins and nucleic acids for teachers, students, and the general public.  Major topics include:

  • Author Profiles are a unique historical and educational tool that display a timeline of the structures associated with a particular researcher.  Example profiles and searches for authors and structural genomics centers are available.
  • Molecule of the Month articles describe the structure and function of a molecule, offer interactive views and discussion topics, and links to specialized pages to help explore specific example structures.  Each feature can be accessed from a pull-down menu or from the archive.
  • Understanding PDB Data is a reference to help explore and interpret individual PDB entries. Broad topics include how to understand PDB data, how to visualize structures, how to read coordinate files, and potential challenges to exploring the archive.

To enter this educational view of the RCSB PDB, click on the blackboard PDB-101 logo or its related widget in the left-hand menu. This view offers easy navigation: select any Molecule of the Month article from the top bar menu or mouse over the upper-left PDB-101 pulldown menu to jump to other sections. Select the blue RCSB PDB logo from the top of the page at any time to return to the main website.

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