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Scouting Frontiers in AI for Biology: Dynamics, Diffusion, and Design, with Amelie Schreiber

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Dec 14, 2024
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Amelie Schreiber
Amelie Schreiber, a computational biochemist and AI researcher, discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI's role in biology. She dives into tools like AlphaFold3 and ESM3, which are transforming protein engineering and drug discovery. The conversation explores the challenges of making these innovations accessible and touches on the importance of recent Nobel Prize awards recognizing AI’s impact. Schreiber also shares insights on efficient protein design, enzyme dynamics, and how AI is reshaping molecular research.
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INSIGHT

AlphaFold 3 Advancements and Limitations

  • AlphaFold3 predicts complexes of RNA, DNA, small molecules, and ions.
  • It's limited by licensing restrictions for commercial drug design.
INSIGHT

Brute-Forcing Interactions with AlphaFold3

  • AlphaFold3 could potentially brute-force interaction exploration within cells.
  • Researchers are already using this approach to discover new protein interactions.
ANECDOTE

Human Proteome Interaction Prediction

  • Baker Lab predicted pairwise interactions for the entire human proteome.
  • They discovered many previously unknown, high-quality interactions.
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