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CryoEM at IUCrJ: a new era.
Sriram Subramaniam1, Werner Kühlbrandt2, Richard Henderson3
1Laboratory of Cell Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health , Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Iucrj
|February 13, 2016
Summary
Recent advances in electron cryomicroscopy (cryoEM) are reviewed. The International Union of Crystallography Journal (IUCrJ) is proposed as an ideal venue for publishing cryoEM research.
Area of Science:
- Structural biology
- Biophysics
- Materials science
Background:
- Electron cryomicroscopy (cryoEM) has undergone rapid technological advancements.
- These advances have significantly expanded its applications in visualizing molecular structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of recent progress in cryoEM.
- To advocate for the International Union of Crystallography Journal (IUCrJ) as a suitable publication platform for cryoEM research.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and technological developments in cryoEM.
- Analysis of the scope and readership of the IUCrJ.
Main Results:
- CryoEM is enabling unprecedented insights into biological and material structures.
- The IUCrJ's focus aligns well with the needs of the cryoEM community.
Conclusions:
- The IUCrJ is well-positioned to become a leading journal for cryoEM publications.
- Publishing in IUCrJ will benefit the broader structural science community.
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