Scientists visualize proteins' hidden water architecture that may help define biological function

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For decades, scientists have understood proteins primarily through two defining features: their amino acid sequence and their three-dimensional structure.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:01 UTC.

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