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A University of Nevada scientist is creating custom proteins that could target diseases with fewer side effects than current treatments. Her five-year project uses machine learning to design molecules nature never made.
Researchers have successfully designed artificial protein cages that mimic nature's most efficient structures, opening doors to breakthrough drug delivery systems and new medical treatments. These microscopic containers can be programmed to specific sizes and may revolutionize how we treat diseases.
Scientists at Rice University just solved one of AI's biggest problems in protein engineering: not enough good data to train on. Their new system creates millions of data points in days, opening the door to better medicines and research tools.
Scientists at Oxford University have successfully engineered proteins that harness quantum mechanics, marking the first time these mysterious physics effects have been deliberately designed into biological molecules for practical use. The breakthrough could revolutionize medical imaging and drug delivery.