Sir Demis Hassabis and John Jumper's Nobel recognition is for developing AlphaFold2, an AI model that predicts protein structures, addressing a 50-year scientific mystery.
Heiner Linke, chairman of the Nobel Committee, highlighted that the discoveries regarding protein construction and prediction from amino acid sequences open vast possibilities for science.
The AlphaFold2 model has revolutionized the understanding of protein structures, being utilized by over two million researchers worldwide to advance drug development.
Sir Demis Hassabis expressed joy about the honor alongside Dr. Jumper, emphasizing the potential impact of their work on diseases like cancer and dementia.
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