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SGC in the Open

SGC in the Open

Our blog posts are home to inspiring stories, insights, and updates from the forefront of our research. 

Within these pages, you will discover articles that showcase our latest discoveries, collaborative projects, and the impact of our open-access approach. This section offers a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative work unfolding at the SGC, featuring contributions from our scientists, partners, and community members. Interested in getting first the latest news from SGC?

 

U of T Researchers Uncover Versatility of an Ancient DNA Repair Factor

If a bone breaks or a tendon snaps, you know to seek treatment immediately.

But your most fragile and precious cellular commodity, chromosomal DNA, breaks with astounding frequency—some estimate as many as 10,000 times a day per cell — usually without consequence.

That's because…

Game-changing PanDDA method unveils previously hidden 3D structure data

Scientists have utilised Diamond Light Source to develop a new method to extract previously hidden information from the X-ray diffraction data that are measured when resolving the three-dimensional (3D) atomic structures of proteins and other biological molecules.

When trying to evolve…