Groundbreaking x-ray snapshots of active photosynthesis
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists are opening new avenues to understand photosynthesis and create artificial photosynthesis. Using x-ray analysis, they have managed to see the structure of molecules under conditions where photosynthesis can occur, and they have also found that calcium plays a critical role in decomposing water.