CLEAN : Trio takes chemistry Nobel for cool method to study molecules

The transcript discusses the awarding of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Rakhdi, Bushy Joachim Frank, and Richard Henderson for their work on cryo-electron microscopy. This method allows for high-resolution imaging of biomolecules, revealing intricate details and advancing our understanding of their structure and function. The development marks a significant revolution in biochemistry, enabling scientists to explore the molecular components of life in unprecedented detail.

Who were the recipients of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

• Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler

• Joachim Frank, Richard Henderson, and Rakhdi Bushy

• James Watson, Francis Crick, and Rosalind Franklin

• Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Marie Curie

What is the primary focus of cryo-electron microscopy?

• To observe the movement of planets

• To analyze the chemical composition of metals

• To study the behavior of gases at low temperatures

• To determine the high-resolution structure of biomolecules in solution

How does cryo-electron microscopy benefit biochemistry?

• It enables the detailed visualization of biomolecules

• It helps in the development of new pharmaceuticals

• It provides a method for dating ancient artifacts

• It allows for the creation of new chemical elements

What revolution is mentioned in the context of cryo-electron microscopy?

• A revolution in mathematics

• A revolution in astronomy

• A revolution in biochemistry

• A revolution in physics

What can we now understand about biomolecules thanks to cryo-electron microscopy?

• Their age and origin

• Their weight and density

• Their structure and interactions

• Their color and taste