Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Google's DeepMind solves 50-year-old ‘ protein folding problem’ with AI
By Basit Ansari
<p>Experts have recognised the latest version of Google-owned Artificial Intelligence firm DeepMind AI's AlphaFold as the answer for a 50-year-old grand challenge in biology known as the "protein folding problem," revealing what shapes proteins fold into. The breakthrough is an example of how AI can have an impact on future scientific discovery. The shape of a protein is linked with its function, and its prediction unlocks a greater understanding of its working.</p>
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