Light Detecting Enzyme in the Eye Discovered

The main enzyme responsible for converting light to flows of energy for the brain has been detected for the first time, using high-resolution X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. UW biochemist Clemens Heikaus, and Rutgers research associate Sergio E. Martinez are resp... [ read more >> ]

A photo of Clemens Heikaus' eye with a model of a GAF domain imbedded in the pupil.

Image comment: A photo of Clemens Heikaus' eye with a model of a GAF domain imbedded in the pupil.
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A photo of Clemens Heikaus' eye with a model of a GAF domain imbedded in the pupil.