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Protein Spotlight was founded in the year 2000. The idea was to write about a specific protein - or more rarely a family of proteins - on a rather informal tone by delving a little into the history of science or raking up tasty anecdotes. Despite the description of hard facts, such as a protein's function or the interest it may arouse in the world of biotechnology, the reading was to be pleasant and relatively undemanding, and aimed at the Scientific Community. Hence, unlike 'Protéines à la Une', our French speaking review, Protein Spotlight is no peaceful read for the layman who has little knowledge of biology. Indeed, it is really addressed to those who have quite a sound understanding of the field already, or are so inclined.

We would like to encourage readers to write articles for Protein Spotlight, or perhaps simply suggest a protein they think would make a good story and we will write it up for you! You can do this by using our contact page. Naturally, any comments on the site or articles are more than welcome.

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Science Communication, Swiss-Prot
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics

Swiss-Prot's Science Communication Group offers two electronic publications to enlighten you on the world of proteins:

Edited by Séverine Altairac

Edited by Vivienne Baillie Gerritsen

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