What is CRYOEM?

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Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a revolutionary tool for studying the molecular architecture of protein, viruses, cells and the specialized molecular machines within cells. This video explains how cryo-EM works, from preparing samples for study to capturing atomic imagery and using this imagery to help create treatments for disease.

Video is produced by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory where an important Cryo-EM laboratory is operated in cooperation with Stanford University.

Written, edited and produced by Olivier Bonin.
Voice-over by Sam Soon

Cryo-EM SLAC Web Explainer: Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM): amazing views of life’s machinery | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

0:00 INTRO to CryoEM
0:47 CRYOEM is becoming a dominant technique
1:31 Historical background of CryoEM
1:41 CRYOEM can view molecular structure all the way down to its atoms.
2:15 CRYOEM process: vitrification, computer generated 3D atomic models
4:20 APPLICATIONS: coronavirus, RNA, battery research
6:35 NOBEL prizes in Chemistry
6:54 CREDITS

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