Unlocking the mechanics of life: Enzymes as soft, programmable nanobots

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Mar 31, 2025, 1:21 pm184 ptsTop
Living cells are bustling with molecular machines that constantly process energy, matter, and information. Among these machines, proteins stand out, with enzymes being the most notable. These catalytic entities dramatically accelerate essential metabolic reactions by many orders of magnitude, facilitating the…

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