Anfinsen
Americannoun
noun
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In his chemistry Nobel acceptance speech in 1972, Christiaan Anfinsen postulated that it should be possible to calculate the three-dimensional structure of a protein from the sequence of its building blocks, the amino acids.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2022
Anfinsen calls the Del Rio sector “sort of a happy medium” for migrants seeking to balance the appeal of remote areas with safety.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2022
Mr. Anfinsen said the location where the woman got in trouble — less than a mile north of the official port of entry — can be deceptive, with fast-moving currents lurking below placid surface waters.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022
Jon Anfinsen, local president of the Border Patrol union in the Del Rio sector, said the young soldier reacted when he saw a woman in distress, according to calls he received from agents.
From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022
Deciding they did something wrong without any form of due process — that should not be who we are,” council vice president Jon Anfinsen said Friday in a statement on ABC.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2021
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