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Postdoctoral position available
by Peter Zwart 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear All, The Berkeley Center for Structural Biology at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on the development of computational methods aimed at improving the overall quality of crystallographic data and its resulting atomic models. The results of this work will be integrated into the Berkeley Center for Structural Biology (BCSB) crystallography beam lines at the Advanced Light Source. Please have a look at the job posting and contact me for more information: https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=77796 Regards Peter Zwart -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- P.H. Zwart Research Scientist Berkeley Center for Structural Biology Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA-94703, USA Cell: 510 289 9246 BCSB: http://bcsb.als.lbl.gov PHENIX: http://www.phenix-online.org SASTBX: http://sastbx.als.lbl.gov -----------------------------------------------------------------

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phenix error
by SD Y 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Hi, Could you please tell me why am I getting this error " No atom selected: "name O and chain W and resname HOH and resseq 69". Log file ends as follows: ============================= Scattering factors ============================= ----------X-ray scattering dictionary---------- Number of scattering types: 7 Type Number sf(0) Gaussians Zn2+ 1 27.88 1 S 10 15.96 2 P 2 14.95 2 Mg2+ 3 9.96 1 O 635 7.97 2 N 523 6.97 2 C 1983 5.97 2 sf(0) = scattering factor at diffraction angle 0. ========================== Anomalous scatterer groups ========================= All atoms refined with f_prime=0 and f_double_prime=0. ======================== Summary of geometry restraints ======================= Number of disulfides: simple=0, symmetry=0 Custom bonds:Sorry------------------------------ Thanks a lotSDY

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project not displayed
by SD Y 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Hi, When I open phenix (1.8.4-1496), I dont see my project. If I import it, it appears. If I close and reopen I disappear again. I have the folders and jobs everything and nothing is lost. Though its not a serious problem, I am wondering if I could get some solution. ThanksSDY

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Rwork/Rfree by resolution shell
by Ursula Schulze-Gahmen 02 Mar '14

02 Mar '14

Where can I found the values for Rwork/Rfree by resolution shell in phenix refinement or analysis. I ran phenix.model_vs_data which provides a list of Rwork by resolution, but no Rfree. Any helpful suggestions? Ursula -- Ursula Schulze-Gahmen, Ph.D. Assistant Researcher UC Berkeley, QB3 356 Stanley Hall #3220 Berkeley, CA 94720-3220 (510) 642 8766

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fwd: Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Texas
by Nathaniel Echols 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Rudenko, Gabrielle" <garudenk(a)utmb.edu> To: "phenixbb(a)phenix-online.org" <phenixbb(a)phenix-online.org> Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2014 20:36:00 +0000 Subject: Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Texas * Macromolecular Crystallography, Biophysics and Biochemistry* A post-doctoral fellowship position is available at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) located in the greater Houston area in the research team of Dr. Gabrielle Rudenko. We study molecules that mediate the formation, maintenance and plasticity of synapses, the contact and communication point between neurons. Our proteins of interest organize and regulate protein interaction networks in the synaptic cleft and impact how neurons communicate with each other at synapses. Many of the proteins we study are implicated in neurological disease and serve as potential novel therapeutic targets. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, hard working individuals who are interested in combining the fields of structural biology and neuroscience. Research projects involve protein over-expression and purification, x-ray crystallography, biochemical and biophysical techniques, proteomics, chemical biology and in collaboration electron microscopy and NMR. Our laboratory is part of the endowed Sealy Center for Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics and the Department of Pharmacology/Toxicology at UTMB. The Sealy Center provides access to exceptional facilities, training and experimental assistance. *X-ray facilities* include a high-brilliance FR-E Superbright x-ray generator, a Rigaku R-AXIS-IV dual 30cm Imaging Plate detector, a Bruker SMART 2K CCD and a Rigaku BioSAXS-1000 2D-Kratky camera (for solution scattering data). *Biophysics facilities* include equipment for analytical ultracentrifugation, fluorescence, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, dynamic light scattering, surface plasmon resonance, titration micro-calorimetry, and high throughput screening with the ThermoFluor HTS apparatus. In addition, the *Electron Microscopy facilities*house three modern JEOL cryo-electron microscopes (a 200 keV JEOL 2200FS cryo-EM with in-column electron energy filter and field emission gun, a 200 keV JEOL 2100 EM, and a 120 keV JEM1400 microscope) and the *NMR facilities*include three NMR spectrometers (Bruker Avance III 800, 750 and 600 MHz with cryoprobes). See http://www.scsb.utmb.edu/resources/ UTMB is part of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center located in greater Houston. UTMB has research facilities situated on Galveston Island offering a pleasant subtropical climate and miles of relaxing beaches. UTMB is located within commuting distance of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States and a leader in the arts, education, and health care. *Qualifications:* Applicants should have received a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to structural biology within in the last three years and have a strong publication record. Applicants with experience in cloning, bacterial/insect cell culture, protein purification and crystallization, and macromolecular structure determination are preferred. However, recent graduates with a strong background in protein over-expression and purification, and an exceptional interest in learning crystallography are also encouraged to apply. Good written and oral communication skills in English are essential as well as the ability and desire to work as part of a highly motivated, collaborative team. To apply please e-mail the following to *rudenkolab.application(a)gmail.com*<rudenkolab.application(a)gmail.com>: CV, contact information for three references (address, phone and e-mail), a list of your experimental expertise and skills relevant to this position and a research statement describing your past research experience and future goals (1-2 pages). Visa sponsorship is available for non-US nationals. For questions, please contact Dr. Gabrielle Rudenko at gabrielle.rudenko(a)utmb.edu For more information please visit http://scsb.utmb.edu/labgroups/rudenko/ The University of Texas is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Gabrielle Rudenko, PhD Dept of Pharmacology and Toxicology Sealy Center for Structural Biology & Biophysics University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Boulevard Basic Sciences Building Rm. 5.114B Galveston Texas 77555

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Ligands: a BCSB nano-workshop
by Peter Zwart 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Dear All, On May 2, 2014 the BCSB will be hosting a full day event dedicated to ligands in the life sciences. Access is free, but is limited to 30 participants. The lectures will be streamed allowing remote participation to this event. For onsite and remote attendance, please register to receive further instructions. The registration for on-site participation will be on a first come, first serve basis. The program will cover structural science associated with ligands in the life sciences. Viewpoints from macromolecular crystallography, quantum chemistry, small molecule crystallography and solution scattering will provide the participants with a 360-degree perspective of the role of and technology associated with ligands in structural biology. Please have a look at https://sites.google.com/a/lbl.gov/ligands/home for more information. Regards Peter Zwart -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- P.H. Zwart Research Scientist Berkeley Center for Structural Biology Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA-94703, USA Cell: 510 289 9246 BCSB: http://bcsb.als.lbl.gov PHENIX: http://www.phenix-online.org SASTBX: http://sastbx.als.lbl.gov -----------------------------------------------------------------

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observed reflections error?
by Joel Tyndall 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Hi all, I have a minor issue with phenix reporting the number of observed reflections in the output pdb file where it appears to be roughly double (120080 ) to what is actually in an mtz file (~65000) from scala. Any suggestions where this number might originate from? Joel _________________________________ Joel Tyndall, PhD Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry National School of Pharmacy University of Otago PO Box 56 Dunedin 9054 New Zealand Skype: jtyndall Ph: +64 3 479 7293

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Re: [phenixbb] ERRASER location within rosetta
by Terwilliger, Thomas C 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

________________________________ From: Terwilliger, Thomas C Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:42 AM To: Benoît Masquida Cc: Terwilliger, Thomas C Subject: RE: [phenixbb] ERRASER location within rosetta Hi Benoit, I'm sorry for the trouble! The error message, "Sorry, Rosetta version 3.5 or later is needed for ERRASER" is printed if erraser cannot find the file erraser_option.py which should be located in $PHENIX_ROSETTA_PATH/rosetta_tools/ERRASER or $PHENIX_ROSETTA_PATH/tools/ERRASER If you don't have PHENIX_ROSETTA_PATH defined then that would fix it as well. Let me know if this doesn't help! All the best, Tom T ________________________________ From: phenixbb-bounces(a)phenix-online.org [phenixbb-bounces(a)phenix-online.org] on behalf of Benoît Masquida [b.masquida(a)unistra.fr] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:27 AM To: PHENIX user mailing list Subject: [phenixbb] ERRASER location within rosetta Hello all, I just built rosetta on my Mac OS 10.8.5 and now try to configure ERRASER within the phenix GUI. I correctly indicated the location of the rosetta build and I specified the same location for ERRASER. However when I start an ERRASER job, an error tells me that "ERRASER works with rosetta3.5 or later version". This is strange because i downloaded one of the latest version of rosetta. I don't know if I gave a wrong locate or if my build is corrupted. Any idea from anyone that could have experienced the same problem? pwd outputs this: /Users/benoit1/share/rosetta_2014wk05_bundle/main, where I find database/ and source/ Thanks. Benoit -- Benoît Masquida Chargé de Recherche CNRS GMGM, UMR 7156 GMGM tel: +33 3 68 85 14 81 fax: +33 3 68 85 13 65 IPCB, 21, rue René Descartes 67084 Strasbourg b.masquida(a)unistra.fr<mailto:[email protected]>

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ERRASER location within rosetta
by Benoît Masquida 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Hello all, I just built rosetta on my Mac OS 10.8.5 and now try to configure ERRASER within the phenix GUI. I correctly indicated the location of the rosetta build and I specified the same location for ERRASER. However when I start an ERRASER job, an error tells me that "ERRASER works with rosetta3.5 or later version". This is strange because i downloaded one of the latest version of rosetta. I don't know if I gave a wrong locate or if my build is corrupted. Any idea from anyone that could have experienced the same problem? pwd outputs this: /Users/benoit1/share/rosetta_2014wk05_bundle/main, where I find database/ and source/ Thanks. Benoit -- Benoît Masquida Chargé de Recherche CNRS GMGM, UMR 7156 GMGM tel: +33 3 68 85 14 81 fax: +33 3 68 85 13 65 IPCB, 21, rue René Descartes 67084 Strasbourg b.masquida(a)unistra.fr

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Challenging Refinement at 5 A Resolution
by Erik Walinda 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Dear community, This is my first adventure in crystallography and it seems a rather challenging one. I obtained at dataset at 5.06 A resolution of a 600 residue protein. 3 domains of the protein are already solved by earlier x-ray crystallographic studies. While trying to grow better diffracting crystals and waiting for the next chance to shoot crystals at the synchrotron, I am trying to fit the already solved domains into the electron density of the low data set. Although I tried phaser using the solved structures, I never got a TFZ higher than ~ 6.4. Interestingly, Balbes constructed a model which does not contain any of the already solved domains, but, when using the Balbes output in Phaser, I obtain a TFZ score of 11 and an LLG of 330. (4 molecules / ASU; P2221) If this solution is correct, then in principle it should be possible to fit the already known domains into the structure (I am dreaming of something like a electron-microscopy-type fitting or the early ribosome structures). Phenix refinement however raises the Rfree, instead of lowering it. From my limited knowledge in the field I figured this may be that a) this kind of refinement doesnt work at this resolution or 2) the MR-solution was not really a solution. So I was very excited, when I found the recent papers about DEN refinement and Phenix-Rosetta. I am trying DEN refinement first, using the already solved structures as a reference. The den_refine program nicely creates 2760 DEN restraints. However, after 1 cycle (about 6 h of CPU time at 30 processors), the Rfree goes up (Initial: 0.49; final: 0.57). Indeed, the grid search seems not to be successful, since in the grid search for gamma/w, all Rfree values are rather similar and the lowest Rfree is 0.54. So I would like to ask the community, if ... 1) I shouldn't trust the phaser TFZ score too much and maybe it is just no solution after all? 2) the DEN parameters of phenix.den_refine can be optimized to allow to refine a super-low resolution structure? (I am using the standard parameters from the example: https://www.phenix-online.org/documentation/den_refine.htm) 3) 1 cycle is simply not enough and I should let the computation run for a few days to see, if the Rfree drops down later in the run? 4) Even though Phaser gave me the solution in P2221, may it be that I am trying to refine it in the wrong spacegroup and that's why I fail? Sincerely, Erik

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