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Chemistry Nobel goes to ribosomes, the protein manufacturer

Ribosomes are the manufacturing machines for proteins, which participate in almost every chemical reaction key to life. To study the chemistry of life, it is essential to know the functions and structure of the ribosome. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to three researchers who mapped the positions of atoms in ribosomes, which could lead to more efficient antibiotics.

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas A. Steitz, and Ada E.…

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Posted on October 7, 2009 at 5:53pm

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At 12:56am on October 15, 2009, Rebecca Lawson said…
Hello,

Welcome to the Middle School Math and Science Portal!

Are you a teacher?

What is your particular connection to the Nobel prize about which your wrote in your blog.

We are interested in getting to know more about your. Please post more information.

Rebecca
At 12:21am on October 8, 2009, Karolee Smiley said…
Hi Genium

Welcome to MSP2
So what brings you here? Are you a math or science teacher? Do you have some other connection? Please introduce yourself and let us know what you are interested in. You might also want to join one of the groups.
We would love to hear your ideas and any feedback you can offer.
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