Haribabu Arthanari, PhD, biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology lecturer at Harvard Medical School, will be talking about the unique 3-D pattern of biomolecules and their role in disease at Science Café Woo on Monday, Oct. 27.
Far from being inert, biomolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins orchestrate life. Their unique 3-D patterns are linked to their individual functions. Thus, understanding the structures of and the interactions between these biomolecules is critical to deciphering how they work, their role in disease and how they can be targeted therapeutically. In his presentation, “Unraveling Molecular Structures from the Magnetic Melodies of Atoms: Yes they do SING to us . . . ,” Dr. Arthanari will discuss the use of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to unravel the structures and interactions of these biomolecules.
Part of the world-wide Science Café effort powered by NOVA, Science Café Woo aims to demystify science by bringing together local scientists and the public in an informal community gathering place to discuss how science applies to everyday life. Since Science Café Woo’s introduction in 2013, local scientists have engaged the Worcester community in an open dialogue about the science happening at UMMS, their passion for it, the discoveries they have made and the relevance of their work to society.
The Oct. 27 Science Café Woo will take place at 6 p.m. at NU Café, 335 Chandler St, Worcester. For additional information about this and other Worcester programs, send an email to sciencecafewoo@gmail.com; to learn more about the nationwide initiative, visit the Science Café website.
