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September 11, 2013
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Pico-world of molecular bioscavengers, mops and sponges being designed
Seattle WA (SPX) Sep 11, 2013
Computer-designed proteins that can recognize and interact with small biological molecules are now a reality. Scientists have succeeded in creating a protein molecule that can be programmed to unite with three different steroids. The achievement could have far wider ranging applications in medicine and other fields, according to the Protein Design Institute at the University of Washington. "This is major step toward building proteins for use as biosensors or molecular sponges, or in syntheti ... read more
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Kenya jails Chinese ivory smuggler in landmark ruling
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