Noam Prywes
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Noam Prywes is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Biochemistry. His research focuses on biochemistry, enzymology, molecular evolution, photosynthesis, and Rubisco. Prywes' group studies Rubisco biochemistry using high-throughput methods. His work integrates techniques such as high-throughput sequencing, in vitro biochemistry, molecular cloning, and data science. Research themes include machine learning, plant science, and phylogenetics, with potential for collaboration across disciplines.
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Noam Prywes is a researcher at the University of Cambridge with a focus on photosynthesis. His work explores the biochemical mechanisms and evolutionary adaptations of Rubisco, the enzyme central to carbon fixation. Prywes investigates Rubisco function, evolution, and engineering, aiming to enhance its efficiency. His research also extends to nonenzymatic RNA copying, RNA detection, and the role of translation factors in ribosome dynamics. Additionally, he examines the genetic basis of microbial adaptation and the design of synthetic systems for sequence transfer and replication. His studies integrate experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental biological processes.