# Raygun technique miniaturizes and modifies natural proteins

Researchers have developed a new method called Raygun that enables the miniaturization and modification of natural proteins. This approach allows for the design of smaller, more stable proteins with altered functions, which could significantly advance drug development and synthetic biology applications.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10842-8) — 2026-07-29