New Synthetic Enzymes Undergo 'Evolution In A Test Tube'

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 03/27/2008 - 10:00

Mankind triumphed in a recent "competition" against nature when scientists succeeded in creating a new type of enzyme for a reaction for which no naturally occurring enzyme has evolved.

This achievement opens the door to the development of a variety of potential applications in medicine and industry.

Enzymes are, without a doubt, a valuable model for understanding the intricate works of nature.

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