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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
From CRISPR to glowing proteins to optogenetics – scientists' most powerful technologies have been borrowed from natureCrystal jellyfish contain glowing proteins that scientists repurpose for an endless array of studies.Weili Li/Moment via Getty Images

Watson and Crick, Schrödinger and Einstein all made theoretical breakthroughs that have changed the world’s understanding of science.

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