Clarence Yu Cheng
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About
Clarence Yu Cheng is a computational structural biologist whose work bridges the gap between RNA folding and protein design. His primary research focuses on developing and applying computational methods to model the three-dimensional structures of RNA, a critical molecule in gene regulation and cellular function. Cheng’s most influential contribution is the development of a Rosetta-based protocol for modeling complex RNA tertiary folds, detailed in his 2015 paper, which has garnered 109 citations. This work enables researchers to predict RNA structures with greater accuracy, facilitating studies in RNA biology and drug design. By integrating RNA modeling into the widely used Rosetta software suite, Cheng has expanded the toolkit for structural biologists, allowing for more comprehensive investigations of biomolecular interactions. His achievements highlight the power of computational approaches in solving challenging biological problems, making his research a valuable resource for students and scientists exploring RNA structure and function.
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- 1Modeling Complex RNA Tertiary Folds with Rosetta109 citations · 2015