Hydrogen Bonding…but With Carbon | Great minds: June Sutor

The video discusses the importance of atomic arrangement in proteins and highlights the pioneering work of June Sutor, a crystallographer from New Zealand. Sutor's research in the 1960s revealed that carbon could participate in hydrogen bonds, challenging traditional chemistry views. Despite initial opposition, her findings were later validated and recognized as foundational in understanding protein structures. The video celebrates Sutor's contributions to science.

What is the significance of how atoms are arranged in proteins?

Describe the process of crystallization as studied by June Sutor.

What is X-ray crystallography and how does it work?

Explain the concept of hydrogen bonds and their significance in protein structure.

What discovery did June Sutor make regarding carbon's role in hydrogen bonding?

How did Sutor's findings challenge the traditional understanding of hydrogen bonds?

What was the outcome of the scientific opposition Sutor faced during her research?