Fusion protein

Okay kiddo, a fusion protein is when two proteins are combined together to create a new protein. Imagine playing with lego blocks where you can attach two different blocks to make a new shape. In this case, proteins are like your lego blocks, and scientists can put two different types of proteins together to create a new protein.

Think of it like two different superheroes. If you combine two superheroes like Batman and Superman, you get a new superhero like Bat-Superman. Similarly, when two proteins are combined, they create a new protein with unique abilities and functions.

Scientists often use fusion proteins to make it easier to study certain things. For example, if they want to study a specific protein in a cell, they might put a fluorescent protein on it so that they can see it easily under a microscope.

Overall, a fusion protein is just a really cool way of creating new proteins with unique properties through the combination of two already existing proteins.