Proteins are nature's primary building blocks for the construction of sophisticated molecular
machines and dynamic materials, ranging from protein complexes such as photosystem II …

Confining molecules can fundamentally change their chemical and physical properties.
Confinement effects are considered instrumental at various stages of the origins of life, and …

Proteins that self-assemble into polyhedral shell-like structures are useful molecular
containers both in nature and in the laboratory. Here we review efforts to repurpose diverse …

The conjugation of synthetic polymers with various biomolecules provides an easy access to
biohybrid materials which combine advantages from both the synthetic world and Nature …

Symmetrical protein cages have evolved to fulfil diverse roles in nature, including
compartmentalization and cargo delivery, and have inspired synthetic biologists to create …

Conspectus When viewed through the lens of materials science, nature provides a vast
library of hierarchically organized structures that serve as inspiration and raw materials for …

Protein-polymer conjugates are a class of molecules that combine the stability of polymers
with the diversity, specificity, and functionality of biomolecules. These bioconjugates can …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel human infectious disease provoked by
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Currently, no specific …

Enzyme immobilization is an essential technology for commercializing biocatalysis. It
imparts stability, recoverability, and other valuable features that improve the effectiveness of …

Background The potential applications of protein-engineered functional materials are so
wide and exciting that the interest in these eco-friendly advanced materials will further …