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Google DeepMind open-sources AlphaFold 3, ushering in a new era for drug discovery and molecular biology
Google DeepMind releases AlphaFold 3's source code to academics, marking a significant advance in AI-powered molecular biology and drug discovery, while balancing open science with commercial interests in the wake of its creators' Nobel Prize win.
The system’s ability to predict how proteins interact with DNA, RNA, and small molecules transforms it from a specialized tool into a comprehensive solution for studying molecular biology. The controversy exposed a key challenge in AI research: how to balance open science with commercial interests, particularly as companies like DeepMind’s sister organization Isomorphic Labs work to develop new drugs using these advances. While commercial restrictions currently limit pharmaceutical applications, the academic research enabled by this release will advance our understanding of disease mechanisms and drug interactions.
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