Maybe you are a little like me when you wonder how exactly do biologists manage to get proteins to make crystals? How DOES that happen? I've heard it is a little complicated but have wondered how one would go about doing it. Here is one of the USA Science and Engineering Festival's performers explaining protein crystallography in a very unique way. Check out the Science Rapper and his rap below.
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Cracking understanding of the performer about the protein crystology. After watching this video i ant to say only thanks!!