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Genetically engineered protein biopolymers belong to a new family of polymers that have recently attracted interest due to their highly modifiable material properties. It is now possible to use a bottom-up engineering process to design advanced, smart materials for biomedical and engineering applications, such as energy storage and bioremediation. This review explores recent developments in these genetically engineered protein biopolymers, with a particular emphasis on elastomeric biopolymers. Also discussed are the future directions that this field will likely explore.