Drug Discovery
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Danish team uses quantum computer to boost AI drug discovery
A team at the Technical University of Denmark, leveraging an Orca Computing quantum computer, has dramatically improved the accuracy and reach of generative AI models for drug discovery.
Nature drug designers will create new medicines for endangered species
At a laboratory in Michigan, chemist Tim Cernak is developing a precision insecticide to protect hemlock trees from invasive species.
AI Accelerates Whole-Body Rejuvenation Drug Discoveries
Biotech startup NewLimit recently secured $435 million from investors, including Founders Fund, for its age reprogramming efforts.
AI designs miniproteins to precisely control GPCR signaling
For the first time, artificial intelligence has designed custom miniproteins that precisely modulate G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in cells.
New Quintuple Agonist Shows Promise for Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
In obese mice, a single experimental drug molecule, a GLP-1R GIPR PPAR quintuple agonist, led to greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than semaglutide (Ozempic) and a standard GLP-1/GIP