Synthetic Proteins Can Filter Out Bad Molecules

Using resources at the ALS and Molecular Foundry, MSD’s Ting Xu has created a synthetic material that is as effective as naturally occurring proteins in transporting molecules through membranes, a major milestone that could transform water desalination, energy storage, and biofuels research. https://news.berkeley.edu/story_jump/lab-made-proteins-mimic-cellular-gatekeepers/