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The Evolution Of An Enzyme Engineer Who Changed Chemistry
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Posted Mar 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Frances Arnold's game-changing technique of "directed evolution" creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. Her own evolution made it possible.
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