Trapping of Electrons by Protein Water (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Trapping of Electrons by Protein Water

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Trapping of electrons by protein water allows unidirectional flow of electrons (diode effect) in energy chains of biology. Dmitry Matyushov has recently earned two research grants to elucidate the magic of proteins.

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Dmitry Matyushov

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