Amber, an orangutan featured on TikTok, showcases her curiosity through gestures at a zoo. Her interactions stimulate public engagement and discussions about primate behavior, cognition, and communication. This phenomenon parallels early scientific exploration and raises important questions about animal intelligence, self-awareness, and the relationship between humans and animals.
AlphaFold2, developed by Demis Hassabis and others, has transformed protein structure prediction, achieving nearly 90% accuracy in minutes compared to traditional methods like x-ray crystallography. While it predicts over 2 million protein structures and aids in vaccine development, limitations remain in capturing a protein’s full dynamics and ensuring prediction reliability.
Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work in protein structure prediction and design. Their contributions leverage machine learning, revolutionizing protein research by enabling faster predictions and novel protein design. This pivotal advancement has significant implications for drug development and synthetic biology.
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