The study highlights how AI, particularly the LucaProt program, is revolutionizing the identification of previously unknown RNA viruses, marking a significant advancement in virology.
Researchers originally found that within a messy collection of genetic material, AI could highlight sequences that had no match in existing databases, referred to as 'dark matter'.
Eddie Holmes, a virologist from the University of Sydney, emphasized the transformational role of AI in virological research, allowing for deeper exploration of the virosphere.
The LucaProt AI algorithm's efficiency mirrors systems like AlphaFold, demonstrating a powerful tool for scientists by illuminating previously hidden viral genetic material.
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