In Episode 8 of the Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica podcast, Klemen Mezgec from the Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology at the National Institute of Chemistry delves into groundbreaking advancements in modular protein engineering. He shares how designing modular protein building blocks paves the way for constructing high-molecular-weight structures and biomaterials with nanometer-scale precision. The discussion also explores the exciting potential applications of these findings, from creating innovative biomaterials to advancing biotechnological, biomedical, and bioengineering solutions.The study was published in ACS Nano: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.4c07701Discover more of Klemen Mezgec's work and explore groundbreaking research from the Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology here: https://www.ki.si/en/departments/d12-department-of-synthetic-biology-and-immunology/__________ In the Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica podcast, together with researchers from the National Institute of Chemistry, we present interesting and accessible explanations of their latest discoveries, published in prestigious scientific journals. We invite you to follow us on social media and send us your questions, comments, and suggestions.https://www.ki.si/o-institutu/podkast/clankarnica/