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Current and future perspectives for structural biology at the Grenoble EPN campus: a comprehensive overview
Andrew A McCarthy1, Shibom Basu1, Florent Bernaudat2
1European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Grenoble, France.
Abstract:
The European Photon and Neutron campus in Grenoble is a unique site, encompassing the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Extremely Brilliant Source, the Institut Laue-Langevin, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Institut de Biologie Structurale. Here, we present an overview of the structural biology beamlines, instruments and support facilities available on the EPN campus. These include advanced macromolecular crystallography using neutrons or X-rays, small-angle X-ray or neutron scattering, cryogenic electron microscopy, and spectroscopy. These highly complementary experimental approaches support cutting-edge research for integrated structural biology in our large user community. This article emphasizes our significant contributions to the field, outlines current advancements made and provides insights into our future prospects, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the EPN campus's role in advancing integrated structural biology research.
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