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Refining the structure of Ribosome and the system crash
by Rajnandani Kashyap 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Hello Everyone I am trying to run jobs in phenix (real space refinement alignment with the other modelling jobs), but the system always crashes, and refinement doesn't complete. This is the structure of ribosome, and I am wondering what to do to get through the refinement. Is there any specific parameters I should be using. I tried to change the processors to 15 for a 20-processor computer. Let me know. Thanks in advance. FYI: There is no error message in the log. Best, Rajnandani ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajnandani Kashyap, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Saint Louis University, Antony Lab 1205 Carr Lane, DRC 451 St. Louis, MO 63104 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9141-1168 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Program crash
by F.Xavier Gomis-Rüth 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Dear all, I recently upgraded my MacOS to Sequoia 15.3.1 and found that previous phenix jobs that ran without problem suddenly crashed with the installation (phenix-1-21.2-5419) I had since August 2024. So I installed the latest on-built (phenix-2.0rc-5617) but it nonetheless crashed with the message below. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best, Xavier XGRMAC:cyc3 > Could not import the compiled Python-sander interface.Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/command_line/real_space_refine.py", line 8, in <module> run_program(real_space_refine.Program) File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/iotbx/cli_parser.py", line 980, in run_program task.run() File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/programs/real_space_refine.py", line 206, in run self.rsr_result = rsr_wrappers.run_real_space_refine( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/refinement/rsr/wrappers.py", line 52, in __init__ self._refined = macro_cycle_real_space.run( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/refinement/macro_cycle_real_space.py", line 306, in __init__ self.caller(self.refine_xyz) File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/refinement/macro_cycle_real_space.py", line 321, in caller func() File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/refinement/macro_cycle_real_space.py", line 704, in refine_xyz self.minimization_ncs() File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/phenix/refinement/macro_cycle_real_space.py", line 794, in minimization_ncs weight = real_space_weight.run( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/real_space/weight.py", line 84, in __init__ ro.refine( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/real_space/individual_sites.py", line 394, in refine real_space_result = refinery( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/real_space/individual_sites.py", line 233, in __init__ refiner.refine( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/real_space/individual_sites.py", line 126, in refine minimized = mmtbx.refinement.minimization_ncs_constraints.lbfgs( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/minimization_ncs_constraints.py", line 424, in __init__ minimizer = scitbx.lbfgs.run( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/scitbx/lbfgs/__init__.py", line 270, in run return run_c_plus_plus( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/scitbx/lbfgs/__init__.py", line 131, in run_c_plus_plus f, g = target_evaluator.compute_functional_and_gradients() File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/minimization_ncs_constraints.py", line 456, in compute_functional_and_gradients t,g = self.target_and_grads_object.target_and_gradients( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/minimization_ncs_constraints.py", line 242, in target_and_gradients t_restraints, g_restraints = restraints_target_and_grads( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/mmtbx/refinement/minimization_ncs_constraints.py", line 110, in restraints_target_and_grads ef = restraints_manager.energies_sites( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/cctbx/geometry_restraints/manager.py", line 1524, in energies_sites pair_proxies = self.pair_proxies( File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/cctbx/geometry_restraints/manager.py", line 1427, in pair_proxies check_bonded_distance_cutoff(sites_frac=sites_frac) File "/Applications/phenix-2.0rc1-5617/lib/python3.9/site-packages/cctbx/geometry_restraints/manager.py", line 1308, in check_bonded_distance_cutoff raise RuntimeError(msg) RuntimeError: Bond distance > max_reasonable_bond_distance: 59.7151 > 50: distance: 0 - 1: 15.382 distance: 1 - 2: 14.133 distance: 1 - 3: 15.077 distance: 4 - 5: 11.010 distance: 5 - 6: 5.064 distance: 5 - 8: 12.166 distance: 6 - 7: 9.252 distance: 6 - 15: 4.656 distance: 8 - 9: 6.568 distance: 9 - 10: 41.112 distance: 9 - 11: 19.959 distance: 10 - 12: 4.365 distance: 11 - 13: 12.611 distance: 12 - 14: 28.654 distance: 13 - 14: 25.314 distance: 15 - 16: 7.291 distance: 16 - 17: 12.341 distance: 16 - 19: 4.354 distance: 17 - 18: 11.820 distance: 17 - 26: 9.661 distance: 19 - 20: 7.438 distance: 20 - 21: 17.074 distance: 20 - 22: 19.126 distance: 21 - 23: 7.637 distance: 22 - 24: 3.434 distance: 23 - 25: 24.169 distance: 24 - 25: 8.875 distance: 26 - 27: 10.037 distance: 27 - 28: 9.377 distance: 27 - 30: 12.844 distance: 28 - 29: 12.437 distance: 28 - 34: 22.926 distance: 30 - 31: 46.409 distance: 31 - 32: 6.849 distance: 31 - 33: 21.459 distance: 34 - 35: 12.375 distance: 34 - 40: 15.635 distance: 35 - 36: 10.511 distance: 35 - 38: 12.461 distance: 36 - 37: 11.525 distance: 36 - 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Register by Feb. 28th for the West Coast Structural Biology Workshop
by Michael Thompson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

The registration and abstract submission deadlines for the 26th West Coast Structural Biology Workshop are just one week away... Register today, and be a part of this iconic meeting with over 50 years of tradition!! See below for a message about the conference: Dear Colleagues, The registration and abstract submission deadlines for the upcoming West Coast Structural Biology Workshop have been extended! The UPDATED deadlines for registration and abstract submission are Feb. 28, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for March 23-26, 2025 at its traditional location, the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, CA. The conference website can be found at: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/. The WCSBW is a bi-annual meeting that showcases the latest methods, developments, and discoveries in structural biology, including X-ray Crystallography, Cryo-EM, NMR, and other methods. We strongly encourage anyone interested in method development and solutions to technical challenges in structural analysis to attend, even if you're not from the west coast. Importantly, the WCSBW aims to highlight the work of trainees, so all oral presentations (except keynotes) will be given by students and postdocs. The 26th edition of this meeting will include: * Opportunities to connect with leaders in the field, exchange practical advice, and stay at the forefront of structural biology advancements. * Exciting oral research presentations and engaging poster sessions. * Inspiring keynote presentations, featuring Prof. Bil Clemons from Caltech, and Dr. Junko Yano from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. * A 2-hour workshop hosted by the Phenix developers, detailing the use of new tools for structure determination and analysis. * A networking session with scientists from west coast biotech companies for students and postdocs who are entering the job market. * Good company and beautiful views of the pacific ocean! Some details about the conference are included below, and more information is available at our website (see link above). We hope to see you at Asilomar in March! -Mike Thompson (UC Merced) and Alec Follmer (UC Davis) P.S. We ask for your help in sharing this announcement with any students, postdocs, staff, colleagues, collaborators, or friends that might be interested. Thanks! Conference Details: March 23-26, 2025 at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, CA Visit the conference website at: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/ Registration: https://book.passkey.com/event/50870517/owner/10793795/home Registration fee is $200, plus lodging fees (meals included). Attendees need to book their lodging accommodations at Asilomar when registering for the conference. Both single and double occupancy rooms are available. If you do not have a roommate and would like us to pair you with one to lower costs, or if you would like to register for the conference and arrange your own accommodations offsite, please contact us at wcsbw2025(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]>. Abstract Submission: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/registration/ All oral presentations at the WCSBW, except for the keynotes, will be given by trainees. Students (undergraduate or graduate) and Postdocs are welcome to submit abstracts for oral presentations. We welcome abstracts for poster presentations from attendees at any career stage. The deadline for submitting abstracts is February 28, 2025, and attendees must be registered for the meeting in order for their abstracts to be considered. Abstracts that are submitted for oral presentations and not selected will be automatically considered as poster abstracts. --- Michael C. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) Assistant Professor Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California, Merced https://thompsonlab.science<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thompsonlab.science__;!!LQC6Cpwp!-fv-nQ…>

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Postdoc and PhD positions in quantum/protein/electron crystallography. Application deadline March 2nd
by Paulina Dominiak 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, We currently have several positions available in my group at the University of Warsaw - both postdoc and PhD. The research project combines quantum crystallography with protein crystallography, focusing on 3DED/microED techniques. We're interested in hearing from researchers with different backgrounds: * Software developers who want to learn crystallography * Protein crystallographers looking to expand their skills * Small-molecule crystallographers experienced with X-ray charge density studies * Researchers familiar with electron crystallography Detailed information about the positions, project description, and application links can be found at: http://4xeden.uw.edu.pl/2025/01/18/bio-qcr/ <http://4xeden.uw.edu.pl/2025/01/18/bio-qcr/> Application deadline: March 2nd, 2025 Please share this opportunity with qualified candidates who might be interested. For additional information, feel free to contact me directly. Best regards, Paulina -- Prof. dr hab. Paulina M. Dominiak Group Leader Electron Density Modelling Group Laboratory for Structural and Biochemical Research (LBSBio) Biological and Chemical Research Centre Department of Chemistry University of Warsaw ul. Zwirki i Wigury 101 02-089 Warszawa, Poland Room: 3.125 E-mail:[email protected] Phone: (48) 22 55 26 714 WWW:http://4xeden.uw.edu.pl

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: 26th West Coast Structural Biology Workshop
by Michael Thompson 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, The registration and abstract submission deadlines for the upcoming West Coast Structural Biology Workshop have been extended! The UPDATED deadlines for registration and abstract submission are Feb. 28, 2025 and Feb. 21, 2025 respectively. The meeting is scheduled for March 23-26, 2025 at its traditional location, the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, CA. The conference website can be found at: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/. The WCSBW is a bi-annual meeting that showcases the latest methods, developments, and discoveries in structural biology, including X-ray Crystallography, Cryo-EM, NMR, and other methods. We strongly encourage anyone interested in method development and solutions to technical challenges in structural analysis to attend, even if you're not from the west coast. Importantly, the WCSBW aims to highlight the work of trainees, so all oral presentations (except keynotes) will be given by students and postdocs. The 26th edition of this meeting will include: * Opportunities to connect with leaders in the field, exchange practical advice, and stay at the forefront of structural biology advancements. * Exciting oral research presentations and engaging poster sessions. * Inspiring keynote presentations, featuring Prof. Bil Clemons from Caltech, and Dr. Junko Yano from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. * A 2-hour workshop hosted by the Phenix developers, detailing the use of new tools for structure determination and analysis. * A networking session with scientists from west coast biotech companies for students and postdocs who are entering the job market. * Good company and beautiful views of the pacific ocean! Some details about the conference are included below, and more information is available at our website (see link above). We hope to see you at Asilomar in March! -Mike Thompson (UC Merced) and Alec Follmer (UC Davis) P.S. We ask for your help in sharing this announcement with any students, postdocs, staff, colleagues, collaborators, or friends that might be interested. Thanks! Conference Details: March 23-26, 2025 at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, CA Visit the conference website at: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/ Registration: https://book.passkey.com/event/50870517/owner/10793795/home Registration fee is $200, plus lodging fees (meals included). Attendees need to book their lodging accommodations at Asilomar when registering for the conference. Both single and double occupancy rooms are available. If you do not have a roommate and would like us to pair you with one to lower costs, or if you would like to register for the conference and arrange your own accommodations offsite, please contact us at wcsbw2025(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]>. Abstract Submission: https://wcsbw2025.macromolecules.xyz/registration/ All oral presentations at the WCSBW, except for the keynotes, will be given by trainees. Students (undergraduate or graduate) and Postdocs are welcome to submit abstracts for oral presentations. We welcome abstracts for poster presentations from attendees at any career stage. The deadline for submitting abstracts is February 21, 2025, and attendees must be registered for the meeting in order for their abstracts to be considered. Abstracts that are submitted for oral presentations and not selected will be automatically considered as poster abstracts. --- Michael C. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) Assistant Professor Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California, Merced https://thompsonlab.science<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thompsonlab.science__;!!LQC6Cpwp!-fv-nQ…>

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Re: Uknown non bonded
by Yann Lefrançois.C 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hi thank you for your reply, I'm not working with ligand, but a complexe. I do not have hydrogen in my model, so it seems I have a bigger problem. [image: image.png] I tried to use PDB_REDO, however i'm using mrc format for my ED map Le jeu. 30 janv. 2025 à 16:39, Georg Mlynek <georg.mlynek(a)univie.ac.at> a écrit : > Hi Yann, can you post a screenshot of the error message? It should be > stated there which are causing problems. > > Very often the problems are hydrogens. So just delete those. One easy > way is to do is to open in coot and when saving there is a tick box > without hydrogens. There are also tools in phenix doing this. > > Also you can submit the pdb to PDB_REDO to check if there are more sever > problems. If PDB_REDO runs then there are no big errors. Then just use > the output for phenix refine. > > And as Xavier wrote ligands also can cause problems. But also there most > times the hydrogens. > > Br, Georg. > > > Am 2025-01-30 um 4:26 PM schrieb yannlefrancoiscopy(a)gmail.com: > > Hello, > > I'm a newbie phenix user, and i was trying to refine a model. > > > > and when i tried to refine it, I got an error message saying that some > atoms had unknown nonbonded interaction. > > > > However, there are no indication to which one are problematic, Any tips > on how to find the problematic one and how to correct them ? > > > > best wishes, > > Yann > > _______________________________________________ > > phenixbb mailing list -- phenixbb(a)phenix-online.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to phenixbb-leave(a)phenix-online.org > > Unsubscribe: phenixbb-leave@%(host_name)s >

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Uknown non bonded
by yannlefrancoiscopy＠gmail.com 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hello, I'm a newbie phenix user, and i was trying to refine a model. and when i tried to refine it, I got an error message saying that some atoms had unknown nonbonded interaction. However, there are no indication to which one are problematic, Any tips on how to find the problematic one and how to correct them ? best wishes, Yann

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open position for a 2(+2) year postdoc working on plant sugar and hormone transport at Aarhus University, Denmark.
by Bjørn Panyella Pedersen 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

Dear colleagues, Please pass this along anyone who might be interested. Thanks! /Bjørn Postdoctoral position in biophysical and structural characterization of sugar and hormone transport, Denmark online posting: https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoctoral… We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated postdoc with an interest in working on sugar and hormone transporting membrane transporters and preferably with a proven track record in the area of structural and/or functional analysis of membrane proteins. The position will be open from spring 2025, but starting date is negotiable. Funding is available for at least 2 years of employment, with an extension possible for up to a total of 4 years. The position: The position seeks to strengthen ongoing activities in the our group related to the function and mechanism of sugar and hormone-transporting membrane proteins in plants (pedersenlab.dk). Examples of our research can be found in: Schulz & Ung et al. "Transport of herbicides by PIN-FORMED auxin transporters" bioRxiv (2024) Andersen et al. Basis of Glucose and Fructose Selectivity in Sugar Transport Proteins" bioRxiv (2024) Bavnhøj et al. “Structure and sucrose binding mechanism of the plant SUC1 sucrose transporter.” Nature Plants 7 (2023) Ung et al. “Structures and mechanism of the plant PIN-FORMED auxin transporter” Nature 609 (2022). The laboratory's interest is the interplay between structure and function of transmembrane transport processes with a focus on metabolite uptake systems and proton driven transport, and the methods uses are primarily structural biology (cryo-EM, crystallography) and biochemistry. The group is part of the Section of Structural Biology at Aarhus University. The candidate: A successful candidate has a relevant Ph.D. degree and a solid and documented background in structural biology, biochemistry and/or biophysics. Experience with membrane protein expression and purification is favored, and the candidate must demonstrate an ability and interest to work with membrane proteins with a structural aim. Applicants should be ambitious, show strong collaborative skills, and be able to take initiatives and responsibility within the work environment. The successful candidate is offered: - access to a well-developed research infrastructure. - an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators. - a research climate inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research. - a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities. - a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance. The city: In Aarhus you have easy access to beautiful nature, an exciting culture and city life as well as a safe environment for children - a great place for the whole family. The city of Aarhus has everything you need: exciting national and international jobs, delightful residential areas, a rich cultural life, and beautiful surrounding landscape of woods and coastline that make Aarhus a wonderful place to live and work. See “life in Denmark” at Aarhus and surroundings for further details on the city and the university (https://international.au.dk/life/locations/aarhusandsurroundings). Deadline: All applications must be made online and received by 28. Feb. 2025 using the online application system (link above).

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About d99
by Roberto Battistutta 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Dear Phenix people, In "New tools for the analysis and validation of cryo-EM maps and atomic models” (ActaD 2018), it is reported that "map sharpening can affect d99 (Fig. 9g) but it is rather insensitive to masking (Fig. 9h).” I have a case where d99 increases a lot with masking, as shown in the screenshot below (from Mtriage). On the other hand, FSC decreases. What does this mean? Can it be attributed to the fact that there is a strong scatterer in the molecule (a heavy atom) that strongly influences the intensity of the map? Are there other possible explanations (preferential orientation for example)? What is the best way to handle such maps? Thank you for the attention. Best, Roberto. Roberto Battistutta Associate Professor Department of Chemical Sciences University of Padua via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova - ITALY tel. +39.049.827.5262 fax. +39.049.827.5829 roberto.battistutta(a)unipd.it

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André Mitschler, former crystallography engineer in the BSI department, Strasbourg
by Alexandre OURJOUMTSEV 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Sorry, my previous e-mail left with a wrong subject… Sacha = = = = Dear all, for those (I expect, many of you) who knew André Mitschler, I resubmit the message below. Sad news. It was a great and non-trivial person. With best wishes, Sacha Urzhumtsev = = = = From: Valerie LAMOUR <lamourv(a)igbmc.fr<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 4:23 PM Subject: André Mitschler, former crystallography engineer in the BSI department André Mitschler est décédé le 5 Décembre, à l’âge de 83 ans. André était un cristallographe expérimental hors pair. Il a débuté en recherche dans le laboratoire du Prof Weiss où il a eu la charge du premier diffractomètre à RX de l’époque. En 1967, a entamé une fructueuse collaboration avec Dino Moras qui a pu bénéficier de son expertise et son adresse expérimentale pour sa thèse de 3e cycle. Leurs liens ne se sont jamais rompus. En 1981 Il a rejoint le laboratoire de cristallographie de Dino, nouvellement créé à l’IBMC. Il y a effectué le reste d’une fructueuse carrière d’ingénieur CNRS qui, en 1994, s’est poursuivie à l’IGBMC, un nouvel institut créé à Illkirch avec un important soutien de l’industrie pharmaceutique. En 1996, il a rejoint le groupe d’Alberto Podjarny, pour travailler dans la détermination de la structure de l’Aldose Reductase humaine. Les cristaux diffractaient à une résolution extrêmement haute (0.6 Angstroms). La mesure des données a demandé des nouveaux développements et l’utilisation des meilleures lignes synchrotron du monde. André était à la hauteur du défi, avec la capacité de passer de longues heures à monter et tester expérimentalement des cristaux. Il pouvait travailler 72 heures d’affilée dans le synchrotron d'Argonne National Lab. Le travail a culminé en 2008, avec la publication d’un mécanisme enzymatique inattendu. En 1999, il a obtenu la médaille de Cristal du CNRS, en reconnaissance de ses travaux en cristallographie expérimentale. André était aussi un passionné de l’histoire militaire, et a fait une carrière dans l’armée jusqu’à rang de colonel dans la cavalerie. Sa passion par la recherche, sa force de travail et son dévouement pour l’excellence expérimentale sont un exemple à suivre par tous les jeunes chercheurs. //// André Mitschler passed away on December 5th at the age of 83. André was an outstanding experimental crystallographer. He began his research career in Professor Weiss's laboratory, where he was responsible for the first X-ray diffractometer at the time. In 1967, he started a fruitful collaboration with Dino Moras, whose doctoral work benefited greatly from André's expertise and experimental skill. Their professional ties endured throughout their lives. In 1981, André joined Dino’s newly established crystallography laboratory at IBMC, where he spent the remainder of a productive career as a CNRS engineer. In 1994, he continued his work at IGBMC, a new institute in Illkirch supported by the pharmaceutical industry. In 1996, André joined Alberto Podjarny’s group to work on determining the structure of human aldose reductase. The crystals diffracted at an exceptionally high resolution (0.6 Å), which required innovative developments and access to the world's most advanced synchrotron beamlines. André rose to the challenge, demonstrating his ability to spend long hours preparing and experimentally testing crystals. He worked tirelessly, including 72-hour shifts at the Argonne National Laboratory synchrotron. This effort culminated in 2008 with the publication of an unexpected enzymatic mechanism. In 1999, André was awarded the CNRS Crystal Medal in recognition of his contributions to experimental crystallography. André was also a military history enthusiast and pursued a parallel career in the army, rising to the rank of colonel in the cavalry. His passion for research, tireless work ethic, and dedication to experimental excellence remain an inspiration for young researchers.

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