Protein Evolution and Structure - Lecture 1

Explore protein evolution in this comprehensive lecture by Lucy Colwell from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences' Winter School on Quantitative Systems Biology. Delve into the central dogma of molecular biology, amino acid structures, and protein folding mechanisms. Examine advanced techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy for studying protein structures and dynamics. Investigate the functional effects of mutations, information stored in protein sequences, and methods for extracting useful data from them. Learn about fascinating topics such as the hydrophobic effect, hemoglobin function, and the transplantation of allosteric effects between species. Gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research in protein evolution and its applications in quantitative systems biology.