AI Reveals Hidden Interior Design Rules of the Cell

Elie Dolgin • February 10, 2025

A new tool predicts where proteins fit, opening new frontiers in drug discovery.

A new deep-learning model can now predict how proteins sort themselves inside the cell. The model has uncovered a hidden layer of molecular code that shapes biological organization, adding new dimensions of complexity to our understanding of life and offering a powerful biotechnology tool for drug design and discovery.


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