Author: Ravi Schwartz | Computational and Integrative BiologyAbstract: A common orb web is designed to capture prey with precariously slender elements of extremely strong material. Its function is likewise dependent on the quality of its anchoring the radial dragline ends to external objects, which take the form of “attachment disks” of slenderer threads painted with… continue reading
Author: Aditya Birla | Computational and Integrative BiologyAbstract: Accurate prediction of binding free energy (ΔG) for protein–peptide complexes remains a challenging problem due to the high dimensionality and geometric complexity of molecular interactions. We propose an energy-based framework leveraging SE(3) equivariance to ensure rotational and translational consistency in learned representations. Protein (receptor) and peptide (ligand)… continue reading
Author: Karema Griffin | Criminal JusticeAbstract: The use of incarcerated people as low- or unpaid labor contributes to economic gain while disproportionately keeping Black individuals in jails and prisons for longer periods. The Thirteenth Amendment permits the use of incarcerated people for labor, even though many argue the focus should instead be on rehabilitation and… continue reading
Author: Nicholas Markellos | Childhood StudiesAbstract: Over the last fifty years, much research has been conducted indicating the importance of reading to childhood development. Studies have shown that exposure to reading and children’s literature aids with childhood success in early education, as well as social and cultural development. In addition, it has been argued that… continue reading
Author: Regina Salzer | Computational and Integrative BiologyAbstract: The ability to control macromolecular assemblies with light would be transformative for a number of applications such as nanocarriers and drug delivery. Light, specifically pulsed laser irradiation, is an ideal stimulus due to its biocompatibility and high spatiotemporal control. Plasmonic nanoparticles (PNPs), such as gold nanoparticles (AuNPs),… continue reading
Author: Yash Tripathi | Chemistry & Molecular TechnologyAbstract: This work focuses on understanding how protons are transferred within catalytic systems that are essential for energy conversion. In many chemical and biological processes, efficient proton delivery to metal centers is a key step that determines reaction performance, yet the underlying mechanism remains unclear.In this study, a… continue reading
