The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been awarded to David Baker and Demis Hassabis, along with John Jumper. Baker is recognized for his groundbreaking work in designing new proteins, while Hassabis and Jumper have developed an AI model, AlphaFold2, that can predict protein structures with incredible accuracy. This achievement opens up endless possibilities in various scientific applications, from understanding antibiotic resistance to creating enzymes that can break down plastic. Proteins are essential to life, and being able to design and predict their structures is a major breakthrough with immense benefits for humankind. AlphaFold2 has been widely used since its unveiling, demonstrating its significance in the scientific community.
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