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Noam Prywes is a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, where his lab focuses on engineering photosynthesis to improve carbon fixation processes. His research investigates the enzyme rubisco, which is crucial for carbon dioxide assimilation in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. Despite extensive studies, engineering rubisco remains challenging due to its complex biochemical landscape. Prywes employs high-throughput enzymology and DNA sequencing in conjunction with machine learning to explore rubisco's evolution and functional landscape. This innovative approach enables the development of improved enzyme designs aimed at enhancing photosynthesis efficiency, which is vital for reducing atmospheric carbon levels and mitigating climate change. Prywes' contributions to the field include several key publications that investigate rubisco’s function, evolution, and engineering. His laboratory also welcomes inquiries from prospective interns and students interested in joining ongoing research efforts.
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