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Biomacromolecular structures

An introduction to EMBL-EBI resources

Time to complete:

1 hour


Written by:

  • Joanna Argasinska

Last reviewed:

October 2020


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This course provides an introduction to structural biology and related resources at EMBL-EBI.

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Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who would like to learn more about biomacromolecular structures, however undergraduate-level knowledge of the composition of proteins and nucleic acids would be an advantage.

What will I achieve?

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Describe what biomacromolecular structures are
  • List common methods for obtaining biomacromolecular structure data
  • Identify the protein structure resources which are available at the EBI

What resources do I need?

There are no specific resources required to complete this course.

DOI: 10.6019/TOL.BMS.2011.00001.1