DeepMind is releasing a free expanded database with its predictions of the structure of nearly every protein known to science, the company, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, announced today.

And it’s giving the data away for free, which could spur new scientific discoveries. DeepMind says its AlphaFold tool has successfully predicted the structure of nearly all proteins known to science.

AlphaFold3 uses AI to helps scientists more accurately predict how proteins interact with other biological molecules. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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