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The loyalty of AI in accelerating discovery does not end with protein folding. Other fields, such as materials science, are beginning to mirror the patterns observed with AlphaFold. For instance, DeepMind's GNoME program has identified millions of new crystal structures, potentially guiding the development of innovative technologies like high-performance batteries and superconductors.
The promise of this technology is boundless, with researchers keenly exploring applications in areas as diverse as environmental restoration and combating global health crises. Techniques like "Cowboy Biochemistry" have emerged—enabling scientists to quickly prototype and test new protein designs using AI, drastically shortening the timeframes previously thought necessary.