Media Coverage (Proteomics)

An international study co-authored by ISB researchers and published in the journal Nature identified more than 1,700 previously unknown protein-like molecules hidden within the human genome. The story explores how these newly discovered “peptideins” could reshape scientists’ understanding of cancer, immunotherapy, and human disease.

The Economist highlighted an international study co-authored by ISB researchers that identified a new class of protein-like molecules called “peptideins.” The feature explores how the discovery expands scientists’ understanding of the human genome and could reshape future research into cancer, immunotherapy, and human disease.

Kristian Swearengen helped develop a novel class of antibodies that binds to a previously untargeted portion of the malaria parasite – work that could lead to new prevention methods.