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28 June 2024

Artificial intelligence and the building blocks of life

Proteins are the building blocks of life. Thanks to advances enabled by AI, scientists can now shape proteins to create their own designs.


Every day, David Baker spends hours chatting and dreaming up new proteins that could change the world. What if an enzyme could break down plastic into non-toxic components? Could a protein bind to virus cells to render them harmless? Could the properties of silk, abalone shells and teeth be used to produce tough, environmentally-friendly new materials? David Baker's laboratory at the University of Washington's Protein Design Institute has made a major breakthrough by developing a technology...
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Jessica Holland

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