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AlphaFold 4: A New Hope for Rare Disease Treatment
DeepMind's latest iteration of AlphaFold goes beyond protein structure, accurately predicting interactions with DNA and RNA.
AlphaFold 4 and the Future of Medicine
Google DeepMind has done it again. AlphaFold 4 isn't just a protein folder—it's a biological simulator.
Beyond Proteins
While AlphaFold 2 solved the protein structure problem, version 4 expands to:
- Ligand Docking: Predicting how drugs bind to receptors with 95% accuracy.
- DNA/RNA Interactions: Understanding genetic expression mechanisms.
Real-World Impact
In a stunning announcement, DeepMind revealed that AlphaFold 4 has already identified a potential drug candidate for a rare genetic disorder affecting mitochondrial function. Clinical trials are set to begin in early 2026.
"Biology is no longer a mystery to be observed, but a system to be modeled." - Demis Hassabis