Protein Function Changes
Polly explains how changes in protein sequences can have profound effects on cell function, emphasizing the complexity of predicting these alterations. She discusses the development of tools to understand the physical mechanisms behind these changes, highlighting the collaboration between her lab and machine learning specialists.In this clip
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