How to Make a Beta-Barrel Jack-O-Lantern
This is what happens when you give grad students a pumpkin: you get one nerdy jack-o-lantern. If you are not familiar with protein structure, this pumpkin has been carved to look like a beta-barrel protein. These proteins are usually found in cell membranes or in the membranes of organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts. Their structure gives them unique functions, and many beta-barrel proteins function as pores to allow transport of molecules across the membrane. Yes, we have real science tutorial videos: http://www.labtricks.com Got questions about lab work? http://www.labtricks.com/forum Other inquiries: info@labtricks.com Follow us! http://twitter.com/labtricks