From CRISPR to glowing proteins to optogenetics – scientists' most powerful technologies have been borrowed from nature
- Written by Marc Zimmer, Professor of Chemistry, Connecticut College
Crystal jellyfish contain glowing proteins that scientists repurpose for an endless array of studies.Weili Li/Moment via Getty ImagesWatson and Crick, Schrödinger and Einstein all made theoretical breakthroughs that have changed the world’s understanding of science.
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