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The Most Abundant Protein
... is probably not what you think it is (in E. coli).
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The Cell is a Bag of Molecules
Some notes on diffusion.
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Antivenom Renaissance
Two new papers use AI tools to explore antivenoms in different ways.
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On Bacterial Nanotubes
Are bacteria really communicating through tubes, or are they merely an artifact?
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On the Ethics of Eggs
In ovo sexing is one of the biggest biotech wins in recent memory.
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The Circuitry in Our Cells
If you’re reading this, you’re probably biological.
Minimizing Cell Burden
Cells have a finite pool of resources. How can we ensure genetic designs won’t diminish them?
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Niko McCarty
Niko McCarty
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