Biomineralization Simulation (IMAGE)

Ohio Supercomputer Center

Biomineralization Simulation

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This is an illustration of a neutrally charged peptide and water positioned near the first layer of gold atoms (mirror image in pink) in a simulation conducted at the Ohio Supercomputer Center by The University of Akron’s Dr. Hendrik Heinz.

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Hendrik Heinz, UA

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