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Neutron scattering shows how local density shapes motion within self-assembled protein structures

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A newly published study looks into the molecular motions of therapeutic antibodies and their ability to interact with their target molecules. The results provide crucial information for optimising design and formulations in future developments.

A new study based on neutrons provides valuable insights into the thermal vulnerability of different bacterial families. It shows that organisms adapted to very low temperatures are also surprisingly fragile: even a slight rise in temperature can be lethal, long before any structural damage appears.

A recently published study makes an important contribution to our understanding of the physiological processing of plant-based foods. The results of this work can be used to optimise production, improving the digestibility of plant proteins and thus the nutritional value of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Bacteria can be surprisingly resistant - neutron-based techniques show why.

Neutron reflectometry provides unique insights into pulmonary surfactant, advancing the development of novel therapeutic materials for surfactant-deficient lung disorders.

The latest ‘Spotlight’ meeting of the Partnership in Structural Biology (PSB) brought together researchers from across the EPN campus and beyond for a morning of engaging presentations and discussions dedicated to liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS). The ensemble of the contributions highlighted the relevance of LLPS across diverse contexts, in particular in addressing some of humankind’s core challenges related to health, disease and the environment.

Researchers used neutrons and X-rays to look into the structure of spaghetti at the nanometre scale, comparing the effect of cooking and salt in gluten-free and gluten-containing pasta.

This prestigious award recognises von Klitzing’s remarkable contributions in soft matter physics and her pioneering use of neutrons to unravel complex interface phenomena – in particular through experiments at the ILL.

Research is constantly ongoing to optimise the properties of shampoos. This study could help design better, more sustainable hair-care products with improved conditioning effects. It was developed at ILL in collaboration with L'Oréal.

Foams are highly complex systems, and an essential component of many different drinks and foods. Collaboration between the ILL and Aarhus University has connected unique capabilities to investigate foam with critically relevant food science challenges, bringing a greener food future a step closer.