Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr December 2009 PMID 19966409

Improving diffraction by humidity control: a novel device compatible with X-ray beamlines.

Juan Sanchez-Weatherby, Matthew W Bowler, Julien Huet, Alexandre Gobbo, Franck Felisaz, Bernard Lavault, Raphael Moya, Jan Kadlec, Raimond B G Ravelli, Florent Cipriani

Mentions

7
Peak: 4 in Dec 2019
across 3 sources since Oct 2013

Extended reach

72,397
potential audience

Total likes

15

Video views

302

Mentions per month

Oct 2013 – Dec 2019

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a recognition of the device's decade-long contribution to diffraction improvements, exemplified by phrases like 'It's 10 years since we published...' which convey a sense of milestone and appreciation. The tone is respectful and appreciative, indicating moderate interest, but there is little evidence of extensive technical debate or engagement with future developments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the humidity control device and agree it's an important advancement in diffraction techniques.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some expressing appreciation for the technology's longevity and potential but few delving into detailed analysis.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The commentary appears somewhat superficial, mostly noting anniversaries or general recognition without deep technical discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants acknowledge the device's importance, but there is limited discussion of broader scientific implications or implementation challenges.

Abstract in brief

  • A new device has been created to precisely control the humidity around protein crystals during X-ray data collection, making it easier to improve crystal quality for diffraction analysis.
  • The device is quick to set up, compatible with standard synchrotron beamlines, and allows researchers to adjust water content in crystals, monitor dehydration progress optically and through diffraction images, and then easily cryocool samples at the optimal hydration level.
  • Tested at ESRF beamlines, this humidity control tool offers a practical way to optimize crystal diffraction properties post-crystallization, which is otherwise difficult to reproduce and monitor.]

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Matthew Bowler
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It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 694 followers View post →
EMBL
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RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 67,029 followers View post →
Analio Dugarte
@analioj · X

RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 11, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,178 followers View post →
Structural Chemistry
@ActaCrystC · X

RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 5, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,153 followers View post →

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Analio Dugarte
@analioj · X

RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 11, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,178 followers View post →
Structural Chemistry
@ActaCrystC · X

RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 5, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,153 followers View post →
EMBL
@embl · X

RT @moncourvoisier: It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 67,029 followers View post →
Matthew Bowler
@moncourvoisier · X

It's 10 years since we published the humidity control device paper in @ActaCrystD

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 694 followers View post →
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