Synthetic Protein Nanostructure (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Synthetic Protein Nanostructure

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As a proof of concept, a team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin built tiny structures that resemble two doughnuts stacked on top of each other by applying electrical charges to specific spots on naturally occurring proteins.

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University of Texas at Austin

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