Molecular Machines

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How do ribosomes really synthesize proteins? How do proteins transport cargo-filled vesicles along the cytoskeleton? How do some bacteria manage to swim in solution? The answers to these questions are provided by the study of molecular machines. In this seminar class, students will analyze primary literature to learn how tiny molecular machines power so many essential biological processes Prerequisites & Notes Completion of or concurrent enrollment in either BIO303 or CHE230; or permission of instructor.