nanofactories

Bacterial microcompartments are made out of proteins, represented by the colorful, wavy lines in the top figure. These icosahedral shells are empty, as shown below, and Spartan researchers have helped show how they can add enzymes of choice inside. Credit: Kerfeld Lab/PNAS
New nanofactories could lead to medicines, vitamins and more being made at lower costs
Bacterial microcompartments are made out of proteins, represented by the colorful, wavy lines in the