Prof. George Harauz

Gaining virtual insights into the molecular structure of the brain

George Harauz stands beside equipment in his lab.

 

By Sandra Clark

Using an advanced computing network to visualize interactions between two key proteins has brought researchers in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology one step closer to understanding the molecular structure of the white matter of the brain – findings that could also lead to important insights regarding the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS).