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Pushing the boundaries of biocatalysis

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The 2025 RepArtZymes conference featured the latest developments in the design and development of artificial and repurposed enzymes for synthetic and biotechnological applications. These contributions illustrate the impact of this rapidly expanding research area towards addressing key challenges in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, polymer chemistry, energy conversion, and environmental remediation.

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Fasan, R. Pushing the boundaries of biocatalysis. Nat Catal 8, 867–869 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-025-01415-5

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