Programmable proteins use logic gates for targeted drug delivery

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Researchers designed programmable proteins that use logic gates for improved targeted drug delivery. These proteins can autonomously decide where to release medication based on specific environmental cues, enhancing precision and reducing side effects. Advances in synthetic biology allow for rapid, scalable, and complex protein production. This breakthrough could lead to more sophisticated therapies, with potential applications in cancer treatment and diagnostics, moving closer to precisely targeting individual cells within the body.


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