A quick, purification-free method was developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, to capture the detailed 3D structures of flexible sugar molecules. By growing crystals of galectin-10 protein using a cell-free crystallization process and soaking them in sugar solution, the researchers were able to trap and analyze the molecular arrangement of sugars and their interactions with the protein. This offers a powerful tool to accelerate research in drug discovery and molecular biology.

A new PLOS ONE study from Lehigh University introduces a computational model that predicts how electrical stimulation affects atrial fibrillation. The framework could help optimize therapy strategies and move clinicians closer to personalized cardiac care.