UC Irvine Team Develops Groundbreaking Enzyme to Synthesize Synthetic Genetics

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A UC Irvine-led team has engineered a new enzyme, 10-92, that synthesizes threose nucleic acid (TNA), a stable alternative to DNA. This advancement could enhance therapeutic options for cancer and various diseases. Published in Nature Catalysis, this research addresses previous challenges in enzyme design, paving the way for future drug development. A pioneering research team … Read more