How a faster protein-screening tool could strengthen US rare-earth supply chains

April 22, 2026 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California

3-5 years Time saved

600 Proteins screened

8 New protein clusters found

200+ 200+ Improved protein variants

3-5 Years previous method time needed

LLNL scientists SpyCI- LAMBS, (lanmodulin),. 3 5, 8.,.