2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper for revolutionary protein research, including AI model AlphaFold.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their revolutionary work in protein research. Baker focused on computational protein design, while Hassabis and Jumper developed AlphaFold, an AI model that predicts protein structures. Their advancements enhance understanding of biological processes and have vast applications in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and sustainability, potentially transforming drug development and addressing global challenges.

October 09, 2024
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