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Synthetic biologists modify naturally occurring amino acid sequences to engineer proteins and enzymes for specific applications.

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Now AI Can Be Used to Design New Proteins

Researchers engineer a protease-mediated post-translational path faster than gene switches for processes that need to happen quickly, such as insulin release.

Post-Translational Control: The Next Step in Synthetic Circuits

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Enhancing Protein Engineering: Site Saturation Variant Libraries

Characterizing Protein Oligomerization Dynamics with Automated Mass Photometry 

Characterizing Protein Oligomerization Dynamics with Automated Mass Photometry

Recombinant proteins have a wide range of research and clinical applications.

Introducing Custom Recombinant Expression Services at the Cutting Edge of Biomolecular Engineering

Promoting Stem Cell Growth and Self-Renewal In Vitro

Chemogenetics Method Uses Anti-Smoking Drug to Control Cells

Six-Letter DNA Alphabet Produces Proteins in Cells

Bioengineering Professor, Students Accused of Fraud

Chemical Engineer Wins Millennium Technology Prize

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When Zinc Fingers Miss the Mark

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Engineered proteins for fighting flu

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Mitochondrial DNA: A Maternal Legacy That Helps Trace the Past and Diagnose the Future

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A Man Who Survived Hundreds of Snakebites Helped Scientists Develop a Potent Antivenom

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

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Applied Biosystems™ VeriFlex™ System: True Temperature Control for PCR Protocols

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