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Explore the structural analysis of saccharides in the Wolfram Student Podcast episode featuring Sindhoora Raja's research project on Cryptococcus neoformans fungi. Learn how Merck Molecular Force Fields (MMFFs) are applied to determine preferred conformations and energy states of glucuronic acid, mannose, and xylose—key components of the fungal polysaccharide capsule. This 29-minute podcast delves into the scientific methods used to understand the structural features and stability of these saccharides, offering insights into the molecular composition of this important pathogenic fungi.
