How can you determine the structure of a complex molecule from a single crystal?

Professor Elspeth Garman take us on a journey into the world of crystallography - from protein production and purification to growing the right type of crystals.

In her laboratory at the University of Oxford Elspeth introduces us to some of the tricks of the trade, key techinques and the machines that help her team grow crystals ready for X-ray analysis at specialist facilities like Diamond Light Source.

Watch Part 2: From Crystals to Diamond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJKvDUo3KRk

This film was supported by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC).

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