Artificial intelligence conjures proteins that speed up chemical reactions

A new study has developed what the researchers call the “world’s first” simple, modifiable proteins. Called “zinc fingers,” these proteins were developed partially through AI. This method is expected to speed up the development of gene therapies and could offer unique advantages vs CRISPR.

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