Frumkin Lab

Unlocking the Secrets of
Microbial Evolution & Gene Birth

How does nature innovate at the molecular level? How do new genes emerge and integrate into complex cellular networks? What molecular functions can novel proteins perform?

These questions drive the research in our lab as we explore one of evolution's most intriguing mysteries - the birth of new genes.

Our work ranges from engineering synthetic genes to investigating the dynamic arms race between viruses and bacteria, where gene birth drives innovation.

By decoding the rules of molecular innovation, we aim to revolutionize our understanding of evolution while opening new frontiers in synthetic biology and therapeutic development.​