PDB-101 Focus: Biotechnology
05/11
Since 2014, PDB-101 has focused on different topics to help build a collection molecular stories around a particular theme. Past topics have included cancer, diabetes, and peak performance.
In 2026, PDB-101 will highlight the structural stories of Biotechnology: using biology in industry.
Many useful enzymes are robust enough to be purified and used in industrial processes. Since they act on biological molecules, these enzymes are widely used in food production. Atomic structures have revealed how these enzymes work, and how they can be improved for better function.
Visit the PDB-101 Biotechnology Browser for resources such as:
DNA-Sequencing NanoporesDNA sequencing has revolutionized the study of biology, revealing the information that encodes the processes of life. The Human Genome Project took a total of 13 years and cost almost 3 billion dollars using the conventional Sanger chain-termination method. As the enthusiasm for genomics continues to grow, the need for faster, better and more cost-effective sequencing techniques is increasingly clear. Nanopore sequencing is a rapidly developing tool to meet these demands, with devices often costing less than $1000. Today, this technology is used everywhere - from Antarctica to the International Space Station!
Past news and events have been reported at the RCSB PDB website and past Newsletters.
