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David Baker

David Baker is a prominent biochemist known for his work in cellular biophysics and systems biophysics. He focuses on understanding the structure and function of proteins, the molecules that perform various tasks in living cells. Baker develops computational methods to predict how proteins fold and interact, which helps in designing new proteins for purposes such as medicine and bioengineering. His research has applications in health, biotechnology, and understanding diseases, making significant contributions to how we approach biological challenges at a molecular level.