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Arrays of DNA segments have become a standard tool in molecular biology, but arrays of proteins have been more difficult to develop. Several manufacturers now offer off-the-shelf protein arrays for a variety of uses, though, and customized arrays are becoming more common as well. With the right strategy, experimenters can use these new tools to speed their work dramatically. Alan Dove reports.