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A new study offers new insights into the evolution of foldable proteins. A new study led by Rice University's Peter Wolynes offers new insights into the evolution of foldable proteins. The research ...

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A new study led by Rice University’s Peter Wolynes offers new insights into the evolution of foldable proteins. The research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.