Scientists expand the genetic alphabet to create new proteins

PHYSorg
Sep 11, 2024, 12:08 pm67 pts
It's a dogma taught in every introductory biology class: Proteins are composed of combinations of 20 different amino acids, arranged into diverse sequences like words. But researchers trying to engineer biologic molecules with new functions have long felt limited by those 20 basic building blocks and strived to…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Will temperate seas act as refuge for coral reefs? Not in time, study says 130

Elon Musk tells Tesla’s biggest cheerleader on Wall Street to ‘shut up’ , here’s why 128

Tesla forced to refund $10,000 FSD payment and 0% interest on Cybertruck 127

Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages 126

Trump Move to Increase Coal Mining in the Powder River Basin Will Worsen Climate Change, Experts Warn 125

Ava Community Energy Launches Instant Rebate Program For Up To 9,000 E-Bikes 124

Texas Flooding Signals Growing Extreme Weather Threats to Summer Camps 124

No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas 120

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.