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Science, Spoken

With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life

Jun 27, 2024
Google's DeepMind AI Research Lab is revolutionizing the study of genes and proteins. They have developed AlphaFold for predicting protein structures and AlphaMiscense for categorizing genetic mutations. These tools are contributing to understanding rare genetic diseases and making scientific research more accessible.
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  • AlphaFold predicts 3D protein structures, advancing scientific research globally.
  • DeepMind's Alpha Misense model classifies genetic mutations, enhancing understanding of genetic diseases.

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AI Research Lab DeepMind's AlphaFold Revolutionizes Protein Structure Prediction

DeepMind's AI Research Lab introduced AlphaFold, a breakthrough in predicting 3D protein structures. This innovation significantly advanced scientific research, offering a free database to global scientists. By providing accurate predictions for protein structures, AlphaFold democratized science research, aiding studies from plastic-eating enzymes to disease medicines.

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