Life
Briefing: Light-guided evolution creates proteins that can switch, sense, and compute
Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a method called optovolution to evolve proteins with dynamic behaviors using light.
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Summary
- Optovolution uses light to guide protein evolution.
- Engineered yeast cells rely on proteins switching states for survival.
- This method enables proteins to have dynamic functionalities.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Optovolution |
| Publication Date | March 9, 2026 |
| Source | ScienceDaily |