Zev D. Bryant, Ph.D.

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Zev D. Bryant, Ph.D.
Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Department of Bioengineering
Institution
Stanford University
Address
E302 James H. Clark Center
318 Campus Drive
City, State, ZIP
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone
(650) 724-3090
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.stanford.edu/group/bryant/
Research field
Biophysics; Bioengineering
Award year
2009

Research

Molecular motors lie at the heart of biological processes from DNA replication to vesicle transport. Our laboratory seeks to understand the physical mechanisms by which these nanoscale machines convert chemical energy into mechanical work. We use single molecule tracking and manipulation techniques to observe and perturb substeps in the mechanochemical cycles of individual motors. Protein engineering helps us to explore relationships between molecular structures and mechanical functions. Broad topics of current interest include torque generation by DNA-associated ATPases and mechanical adaptations of unconventional myosins.

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