Canadian scientists working to design enhanced versions of existing drugs to treat antimicrobial-resistant germs such as MRSA, have used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to image how these newer drugs interact with a molecule vital for building the cell wall of bacteria. Click to read more.
Landmark discovery may lead to safe, effective antiviral drugs against COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccines currently rolling out are providing hope that the spread of the disease can be halted. But infection rates are still high, and for those who contract COVID-19, the search for effective treatments remains important.
Researchers examining the atomic structure of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have made a landmark discovery that could contribute critical information to the design of safe and effective antiviral drugs in the fight against the virus.
Understanding enzymes goes hand in hand with understanding their atomic structures -; and the higher resolution the better, because subtle differences can affect the interpretation. We wanted the best data possible, so we went to the APS.