Scientists have successfully re-engineered E. coli to function with core cellular machinery utilizing only 19 amino acids, marking a significant departure from the universal 20-amino-acid rule.
This innovative approach involves redesigning essential proteins with AI-guided tools, paving the way for advancements in genetic firewalls, novel biomaterials, and next-generation synthetic organisms. This represents a bold step toward programmable life.
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