(IMAGE) Technical University of Munich (TUM) Caption Researchers have developed a new method for designing de novo proteins with tailored properties. Their approach leverages the structure prediction capabilities of AlphaFold2, combining them with an optimization process known as gradient descent and a virtual superposition of amino acids. The photo shows part of the team. Left: First author Christopher Frank, right: Prof. Dr. Hendrik Dietz, Professor of Biomolecular Nanotechnology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Credit Andreas Heddergott / TUM Usage Restrictions Verwendung frei bei Berichterstattung über die TUM unter Angabe des Copyright/ Free for use in reporting about TUM with the copyright noted. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.