DeepEvo: An 'intelligent' strategy for engineering customized proteins

Engineering proteins for desirable traits has been the holy grail of modern biotechnology. For example, the food industry can benefit from engineered enzymes which have the ability to enhance biochemical reactions at higher temperatures, as compared to natural enzymes. This can save valuable resources such as labor, money, and time. However, the process of arriving at a functional protein of interest with the desired trait presents significant challenges.