The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker for groundbreaking work in predicting and designing proteins critical for various biological functions.
Hassabis and Jumper developed AlphaFold2, an AI program that predicts a protein's shape from amino acids, which is vital since protein shape determines function.
David Baker received recognition for creating novel proteins that can serve as sensors and potentially neutralize viruses, including the coronavirus responsible for COVID.
This Nobel Prize highlights the transformative impact of AI and protein engineering on biochemistry, potentially leading to advancements in medicine and environmental applications.
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