Decoding Low-Complexity Domains: 2025 Lasker Science Award Winner

Speedy Summary

• Up to 10-20% of the proteome contains regions with much lower amino acid diversity than would be expected by chance.
• Steven McKnight and Dirk Görlich have been awarded this year’s Lasker Basic Science Award.
• The award recognizes their pioneering research on low-complexity regions within proteins.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The recognition of scientific advancements through awards like the Lasker Basic Science Award underscores the global meaning of cutting-edge research in biology, notably in understanding protein structures and functions. While India has made ample progress in biochemistry and molecular biology, further collaborative international exposure to foundational studies, such as those conducted by McKnight and Görlich, could benefit upcoming Indian researchers working on proteomics or related fields. This kind of research offers new pathways for innovation in disease treatment or biotechnology-areas that are increasingly prominent within India’s scientific agenda.

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