Big moves in protein structure prediction and design
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 18:01
in Physics & Chemistry
New reports on the modular construction of certain types of protein molecules are the latest in a series of advances in protein structure prediction and design. Because naturally occurring proteins act as nanomachines to carry out essential functions in living things, researchers are eager to custom-design and synthesize protein molecules that can perform critical tasks in medical, environmental and industrial arenas.