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Combining AI with laboratory evolution yields improved proteins

July 23, 2026

Broad Institute researchers found that AI-redesigned versions of natural proteins serve as superior starting points to evolve proteins with new functions.

Read this story about research using MIT's Engaging Cluster housed at the MGHPCC at the Broad Institute News

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Krasnow, N.A., Xu, J.A., Zhang, E. et al (2026), AI-redesigned starting points and outcomes enhance protein evolution, Nature, doi: 10.1038/s41586-026-10820-0

Story Image: Credit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad Communications

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