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Although many pursue understanding of the relationship between
protein structure and function for the thrill of pure science, the
pay-off in a much broader sense is the ability to manipulate the
Earth's chemistry and biology to improve the quality of life for
mankind. Immediately goals of this area of research include
identification of the life-supporting functions of proteins, and
the fundamental forces that facilitate these functions. Upon
reaching these goals, we shall have the understanding to direct and
the tools required to implement changes that will dramatically
improve the quality of life. For example, under standing the
chemical mechanism of diseases will facilitate development of new
therapeutic drugs. Likewise, understanding of chemical mechanisms
of plant growth will be used with biotechnology to improve food
production under adverse climatic conditions. The challenge to
understand details of protein structure/function relationships is
enormous and requires an international effort for success. To
direct the chemistry and biology of our environment in a positive
sense will require efforts from bright, imaginative scientists
located throughout the world. Although the emergence of FAX,
e-mail, and the World Wide Web has revolutionized international
communication, there remains a need for scientists located in
distant parts of the world to occasionally meet face to face."
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