AlphaFold (protein folding software)

AlphaFold is an advanced AI program developed by DeepMind that predicts the 3D shapes of proteins based on their amino acid sequences. Understanding protein structure is crucial because it helps scientists comprehend how proteins function in the body and their role in diseases. Traditional methods of determining protein structures can be time-consuming and expensive. AlphaFold uses deep learning techniques to analyze vast amounts of biological data, allowing it to make highly accurate predictions about protein folding. This breakthrough has significant implications for fields like drug discovery, genetics, and biotechnology.