Protein Structure (IMAGE) Brown University Caption In the same way that multiple snapshots of a galloping horse provide information about how the horse moves, multiple snapshots of a protein changing shape can improve scientific understanding of that protein’s structure and function. Image courtesy of Gabriel Monteiro da Silva. Credit Photo courtesy of Gabriel Monteiro da Silva Usage Restrictions photo to be used only with news release License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.