October 9, 2024: AI Breakthrough Wins Nobel Peace in Chemistry - Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind, alongside David Baker, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work in protein science. AlphaFold 2, developed by DeepMind, accurately predicts 3D structures of proteins, revolutionizing biology and drug discovery. Bakers lab complements this by designing new synthetic proteins, expanding possibilities for novel therapeutics. Their work, which has democratized access to cutting-edge AI tools for researchers worldwide, marks a significant milestone in AI-driven scientific research, highlighting the profound impact and growing importance of AI in transformative scientific advancements.
