Gene-edited rice can produce a compound that's vital for human health
A team of Chinese scientists has used targeted gene editing to develop rice that produces coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a vital ...
AI and biophysical modeling unite for novel protein design
An interdisciplinary research team from Leipzig University and the Saxon AI center ScaDS.AI has developed a novel approach ...
AI used to design a multi-step enzyme that can digest some plastics
Unfortunately, there isn't an enzyme for many reactions we would sorely like to catalyze—things like digesting plastics or ...
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AI-Driven Protein Design Produces Enzyme that Mimics Natural Hydrolase Activity
New research uses AI to engineer enzymes with intricate active sites, expanding the possibilities for synthetic biocatalysts.
Yale Scientists Reprogram Genetic Code To Create Revolutionary Synthetic Organism
Yale researchers have created "Ochre," a genomically recoded organism that enables the production of synthetic proteins with ...
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Researchers discover genetic mutation linked to toxic protein buildup in Alzheimer's
The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer's disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of the puzzle.
Enzymes are the engines of life − machine learning tools could help scientists design new ones to tackle disease and climate change
Enzymes significantly speed up the chemical reactions that keep you alive. Researchers are using AI to create new ones to tackle modern challenges.
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A new method for the computational design of enzymes
New research represents a notable step forward in designing enzymes from scratch. With their approach, the authors designed an enzyme that uses a covalent intermediate to catalyze a two-step reaction, ...