Ann McDermott, Columbia University For proteins, aka “the building blocks of life”,  shape is ultimately important. Shape, more than other properties, confers function, information about protein shapes is coveted in the development of new medicines and diagnostics.   Most proteins are somewhat flexible, and there are...

Lucy Hutyra, Boston University Our city trees offer well-known benefits—from cooling overheated neighborhoods to sequestering carbon—but the story is far from simple. This talk examines how trees grow in the challenging urban environment and the ecological trade-offs they face. We’ll explore how cities might balance...