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How EXACTLY does caffeine perk you up?

We can use this question to explore some INCREDIBLE #biochemistry:

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How can a cell know the time? Let's explore the beautiful 24-hour cycle produced by #KaiC proteins in the cyanobacteria S. Elongatus. Rendered in #blender3d with @bradyajohnston.bsky.social's brilliant Molecular Nodes add-on. #biology

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The molecular biology of how Mycobacterium Tuberculosis evades the immune system so well.

Starting with this simulation of a full outer envelope of m.TB--let's explore how the deadliest & most persistent human pathogen completely hacks our immune response. #molecularbiology

All set on my end:

Finally rendering my next episode about the central dogma in eukaryotes. #molecularbiology

Here's a loop showing the moment RNA Polymerase II activates. DNA (white) gets spooled into the RNA POL II active site.

Simulated using the INCREDIBLE structures from the Xu Lab at Fudan University. 8WAK

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Meet Rhodopsin, the ancient protein in your retina that physically changes when touched by light. Let's explore this structure and the golden retinal pigment that powers your vision.

Rendered with @bradyajohnston.bsky.social's incredible #MolecularNodes

#molecularbiology #blender3d