DeepMind AlphaFold 3 Achieves 99% Accuracy on Protein Structures, Unlocking New Drug Targets
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 has achieved 99% accuracy on known protein structures and can now predict how proteins interact with small molecules.
Google DeepMind has released AlphaFold 3, the latest version of its groundbreaking protein structure prediction system.
Scientific Achievement
AlphaFold 3 extends beyond protein folding to model the full molecular biology of life, including DNA, RNA, and small molecule ligands.
Drug Discovery Applications
Several pharmaceutical companies have already begun using AlphaFold 3 in their drug development pipelines. Novartis reports using the system to identify 3 potential drug candidates for a rare genetic disorder in 6 months.
Open Access
AlphaFold 3 is available through a research portal with free academic access and commercial licensing.
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