Clearly, it is always possible to do non-cryogenic data collection simply by 
not using a cryogenic cooling device and mounting crystals so that they do not 
dehydrate or dry out.

I've been doing quite a lot of room temperature data collection lately because 
in the home lab we can SAD-phase lysozyme with data collection times of about 
30 seconds or so.  It would seem that in 30 seconds one would not have a 
problem with radiation damage from a home source.  It would seem.

There are many benefits with cryogenic diffraction data collection beyond just 
the obvious ones.  I am in agreement with Enrico Stura.  While he may not have 
exactly said this, I think one should take the time to figure out how to 
preserve diffraction of their crystals at cryogenic temperatures.

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