Category Archives: Student posts

Protein: Spider Capture Silk PDB ID: 3LRD Artist: Kayla Bell Picture a web spun between two leaves.  It was made with spider capture silk, a thin, flexible protein capable of remaining strong even under intense temperature, pressure, movement, and weight.  … Continue reading →

Protein: One-Humped Camel Derived GFP-Nanobody Protein Data Bank ID #: 3G9A Artist: Casey Kernan Who knew that camels, dromedaries and llamas held the key (a very small one) to unlocking a number of scientific mysteries and medical advancements? In 1993, … Continue reading →

I just finished molding all the pipe cleaners into the shape of amylase. All it needs now is a few more fishing-line bonds and some decorations, and it should be ready for showtime. Provided it doesn’t tangle up again. Hopefully, … Continue reading →

Here’s an example label for a Protein Portrait of hemoglobin, a molecule that definitely is on my all-time favorites list. Protein:  Hemoglobin Artist:  Phil McFadden Take a breath… where did it go?  Hemoglobin, the vividly red oxygen-carrying protein of our … Continue reading →

Hi guys, I’m sure you are all aware that the thesis fair is today from 11:30 to 1:30.  Since we need to set up around 11, I won’t be coming to class 🙁  Wish me luck!  Nicole C

Hello, I’m not going to be in class on Wednesday since I will be presenting my research poster at the thesis fair.  Sorry to miss out on the presentations! I haven’t been able to find a complete Immunoglobulin Gamma structure … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar – BB399H Protein Portraits Art Competition Students enrolled in BB399H will display their Protein Portraits artwork from Tuesday through Friday of Week 10 in SLUG 2, STAG 032 (May 31 – June 3). Please come see these … Continue reading →

Hi all, My cold has gotten pretty bad, so I think it might be better for me to stay home for the morning. I’m sorry for missing out on people’s presentations, I’ll be excited to see more about them towards … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone! So I’ve made a good start on the project finally…I found this cool ribbon that has wire in the edges, and curled it with the end of my hairbrush to make alpha helices. This picture only shows half … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, I wasn’t in class today because of an important appointment I had made earlier that I couldn’t reschedule…and I realized that that means I missed Linus Pauling 🙁 See you all next week.

Protein: 3MAW Structure of the Newcastle disease virus F protein in the post-fusion conformation. Alright, well my Firefox crashed once while doing this. We’ll see if it handles the Flash Uploader this time. I took some time between studying this … Continue reading →

It just occurred to me that I haven’t posted my database number.  It’s 1TUP (I’m fairly positive). Haha, how professional does the end result have to be?  Because currently, I’m sure a third grader can watercolor better than me.  And … Continue reading →

Placed the black light in the computer screen – need to figure out how to hide it better, not sure how i am going to hang my nanobody from the roof of the hallow screen either.  I may spray paint … Continue reading →

I worked on my project a bit this weekend and I don’t want to give it away too much. But here are the DNA strands that will be going in my globe, i really can’t tell you what they’re made … Continue reading →

My protein is 1K6Y. Weeeee.

OK, so I finally remembered to put my protein ID on the site while I could actually do it. The protein ID for my alpha-amylase molecule is 1PPI.

I decided to change my protein concept, i got 5-6 weeks left to start/finish the project so I should be fine…. Was looking on the PDB today and “nanobodies”, the molecule of the month, caught my eye.  Their potential use … Continue reading →

I found a PDB ID for the normal bovine prion.  The PBD ID is 1DWY.  I can’t find an ID for the misfolded prion though…

I think I’m going to go with Super Sculpey Firm for my main medium to work with, I have had issues in the past with the normal Super Sculpey going soft on me while sculpting. Especially when it initially started … Continue reading →

Hi guys, I don’t really have mad cow haha, just a sore throat and not feeling well.  So i wont be coming into class today.  However, I have been painting my cow these past two days and here’s what he … Continue reading →

Hello again, So last time I sort of described what my protein would look like as a model, but I think the picture I found makes it easier to understand.  When we were discussing the dynamic shapes some proteins have, … Continue reading →

http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Rolled-Marshmallow-Fondant Good luck!

Okay, I lied. Here’s a picture of what I’ve been working on. -E

I sketched out a blueprint for my project and it looks something like this. I really like the carved styrofoam idea because letting the project suspend in water will give it the lifelike effect of moving inside the cell. I … Continue reading →

HIV integrase (the recent molecule of the month) is known from its close structural kin.  The following is the abstract of the recent “putting it all together” article that appeared in the scientific journal Nucleic Acids Research (2009 by Cherepanov … Continue reading →

I’ve had my plan for what I wanted to do for awhile so I figured it’s about time I post about it. I am doing integrase because I’m very passionate about the HIV epidemic and integrase is how viruses are … Continue reading →

Hello Professor and Classmates, I have decided to model Ranasmurfin (PBD ID: 2VH3).  I will mold a Brainy Smurf using gum paste/fondant and the base design will be cake forms that will be covered with colored gum paste. The Ranasmurfin … Continue reading →

Found some inspiration for my double helix which my p53 protein will bind to: http://biologyinculture.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/double-helix-in-public-spaces/ http://www.rogerallen.net/blog/archives/3523 My brother and I know how to weld and have access to a welder so I’m thinking i will use metal as my medium, … Continue reading →

I took a look at all the proteins that had been isolated from the pea plant, and definitely liked 2WMC the most as well! It fit the idea that I originally had of using the pea plant to model a … Continue reading →

Started making the cow out of clay.  Left a open section in the back (cant see it here) for the prions. Now to let it dry!

Hei, I’ve decided on immunoglobulin for my molecule, since I got quite familiar with it in an immunology class and have been amazed by its versatility.  I think I’d like to model IGG, as it is involved in active immune … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, I have a pretty good idea of the materials I will use to build the structure (gum paste, food coloring, wire, and glitter are the most likely candidates) but I’m having a harder time deciding the protein I … Continue reading →

Hey Everyone, I was thinking about things that would be cool and artistic to make a protein structure out of, and fabric came to mind.  We had talked about spider silk in my chemistry class, and how it was so … Continue reading →

Hey Dad! This is Brian on Erica’s computer. We decided that it is pertinent that you show this video in class. Love, Brian 73957-animated-gif-suddenly-ninja-squirrel.html

I think I’m going to do the protein alpha amylase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down starch for digestion. For my sculpture, I’m thinking of covering a basic pipe cleaner structure with cornstarch. Now I just need to find out … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, It’s a bit early in the game, but I know what I am going to do!  I know prions have been done in this class before, but I think I can add a different artistic flare to it. … Continue reading →

I feel that a lot of people would benefit and hopefully enjoy this game for both Mac and Windows platforms. It is free and is essentially solving puzzles of proteins and folding them correctly. If you get through all the … Continue reading →