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Introduction 
The first crystals of membrane proteins 
The structure of photosynthetic reaction center 
Photosynthesis: Chemical energy from light 
A closeup of a photosynthetic primary reaction 
Highlights in photosynthesis research 
Perspective 

Further reading 

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