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Global Effort Explores Dark Proteome

Updated 2026-05-06 15:20 UTC 1 source Positive

An international team has discovered thousands of mini-proteins, including some involved in cell division and DNA repair. This research is upending our understanding of human disease.

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STAT+: How a global effort to explore the ‘dark proteome’ is upending our understanding of human disease

An international team has found thousands of mini-proteins, including some involved in cell division and DNA repair, as well as several unique to cancer cells.

2026-05-06 15:00 UTC