Could tiny, durable proteins replace the need for life-saving injections?
In short: While medicines like insulin are too large and fragile to be swallowed, a new generation of much smaller proteins may change how we take drugs.
Molecular engineer and TED Fellow Christopher Bahl explores the potential of peptides—smaller, more resilient proteins. Unlike larger proteins that require injection, these peptides can be designed to be more durable. Using computational design, Bahl is working to create peptides capable of neutralizing the flu, protecting against botulism poisoning, and even halting the growth of cancer cells.
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