LOCKR a de novo protein designed to serve as a molecular switch in cells
Designer Protein Acts as a Switch for Cellular Circuitry
Unlike biotech tools adapted from nature, the invention was entirely conceived by humans and represents one of the few proteins made from scratch in the lab.
Designer Protein Acts as a Switch for Cellular Circuitry
Designer Protein Acts as a Switch for Cellular Circuitry

Unlike biotech tools adapted from nature, the invention was entirely conceived by humans and represents one of the few proteins made from scratch in the lab.

Unlike biotech tools adapted from nature, the invention was entirely conceived by humans and represents one of the few proteins made from scratch in the lab.

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Antibiotics From Scratch
Tanya Lewis | May 18, 2016
Scientists develop a method for synthesizing hundreds of new macrolide antibiotics.
Next Generation: Toward Synthetic Neural Tissue
Catherine Offord | Apr 1, 2016
Scientists produce a tissue-like material containing hundreds of light-activated compartments that transmits an electrical signal when illuminated.
Influential Chemist Dies
Tracy Vence | Feb 2, 2015
Carl Djerassi, who synthesized a hormone that was key to the creation of the birth control pill, has passed away at age 91.
Phil Baran: Molecule Magician
Abby Olena | Feb 1, 2014
Professor, Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute. Age: 36
Chemistry as Art
Abby Olena | Jan 31, 2014
See Scientist To Watch Phil Baran describe the artistry of his research in drug discovery.