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Dr. Nelson Perdigão has a PhD, MSc, and BSc in computer science and engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). His work focuses on the area of engineering and technology sciences, with an emphasis on information systems, databases, data science, bioinformatics, and proteomics. He and his colleagues coined the term “the dark proteome” in 2015.

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Inside the Dark Proteome: Biology’s Hidden Protein Universe

Researchers studying the dark proteome are investigating proteins that lack clear structures or known functions. Experts, including Dr. Jinchuan Xing and Dr. Nelson Perdigão, discuss how these elusive proteins challenge conventional biology.