March's newsletter brings you updates from the home of structural science. This month includes a blog from Jason Cole about CCDC research on COVID-19 and how we are collaborating with the scientific community. You can also access our latest What's Up webinar and download our latest poster about CSD Communications.
With all events cancelled and many of you working remotely, we’re doing our best to stay connected and provide the best support to all our users. Most importantly, we hope you and your families stay safe and healthy.
The CCDC team
How can the CCDC help?
Our team, software and network make us well positioned to support research efforts into COVID-19 treatments.
The scientists at the CCDC span many specialities within drug discovery and development, and have many years of experience from both pharmaceutical and academic sides. Early on in the pandemic we monitored updates and began thinking of ways we could contribute.
When combined with our software (encompassing various tools to identify, refine and test drugs in silico) and our network of collaborators and users we hope to contribute to this global fight - and we've already begun.
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Latest blogs
How scientists can support COVID-19 research from home
As the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, scientists around the world have set up virtual projects to collaborate, share knowledge, resources and data to support drug discovery. Read Sophie Bryant's latest blog and find out more about collaborative projects which you can contribute to. Read more.
CSD Structures in Elsevier's COVID-19 collection
Elsevier have made available a collection of around 20,000 articles relating to COVID-19. These are free to download for text and data mining. Read Ian Bruno's blog where you can download the articles and see which CSD structures are associated with them. Read more.
Molecules of interest in the fight against COVID-19
At the CCDC we have been deeply concerned by the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had around the world. During these difficult times it has, however, been heart-warming to see the scientific community coming together to try to find a cure and a vaccine. Read more.
Working from home as a scientist
The current COVID-19 outbreak is making more people work remotely, either by choice or by company or government policies - but with the right approaches, scientists around the world continue their research work. Read more.
Poster: Crystal structure data without a publication - CSD Communications
This poster explores the process and benefits of CSD Communications - the simple way to share crystallographic data without the need for an accompanying paper. Download here and ask the authors your questions here.
The Periodic Table in Crystal Structures
The schools are closed but it doesn't mean we can't keep learning and discover the incredible science around us from the comfort of our homes! Crystals contain different numbers and types of elements from the periodic table ordered in 3 dimensions. The IYPTCrystals project aims to let you see inside those crystals and to celebrate the amazing science that has been made possible through crystallography and the periodic table.