AlphaFold Unofficial
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Unofficial account exploring the intersection of biology, molecules, science, AI and protein folding with AlphaFold.
AI can talk
AI can see
But AI cannot feel.
- Harry and Sally
AI can see
But AI cannot feel.
- Harry and Sally
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
AI can talk
AI can see
But AI cannot feel.
- Harry and Sally
AI can see
But AI cannot feel.
- Harry and Sally
The next CDC director
October 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The next CDC director
Technology without trust, is a trap.
October 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Technology without trust, is a trap.
Lower the flags 🇺🇸 half-staff
Farewell Robert Redford
Farewell Robert Redford
September 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Lower the flags 🇺🇸 half-staff
Farewell Robert Redford
Farewell Robert Redford
Will our future doctor visits be located at Amazon, Google and OpenAI?
Will we walk in to be greeted by machines and surgically operated on by GPT 7? Will Gemini AI give diagnose us with a second opinion?
If so, are you comfortable with this?
Yes?.. No?..
BlueSky we need to hear from you.
Will we walk in to be greeted by machines and surgically operated on by GPT 7? Will Gemini AI give diagnose us with a second opinion?
If so, are you comfortable with this?
Yes?.. No?..
BlueSky we need to hear from you.
September 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Will our future doctor visits be located at Amazon, Google and OpenAI?
Will we walk in to be greeted by machines and surgically operated on by GPT 7? Will Gemini AI give diagnose us with a second opinion?
If so, are you comfortable with this?
Yes?.. No?..
BlueSky we need to hear from you.
Will we walk in to be greeted by machines and surgically operated on by GPT 7? Will Gemini AI give diagnose us with a second opinion?
If so, are you comfortable with this?
Yes?.. No?..
BlueSky we need to hear from you.
April 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"Evo 2, was trained on the DNA of more than 100,000 species across evolutionary relationships between all known organisms. Made by The Arc Institute in Palo Alto, and NVIDIA, the model will be made publicly accessible to help advance research in the life science sector."
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February 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"Evo 2, was trained on the DNA of more than 100,000 species across evolutionary relationships between all known organisms. Made by The Arc Institute in Palo Alto, and NVIDIA, the model will be made publicly accessible to help advance research in the life science sector."
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“Science is better when shared”
“Scientific progress is a collective effort. We believe that we'll most effectively advance humanity's understanding of AI by collaborating with the wider community of researchers and builders.”
-Mira Murati
Founder, Thinking Machines
thinkingmachines.ai
“Scientific progress is a collective effort. We believe that we'll most effectively advance humanity's understanding of AI by collaborating with the wider community of researchers and builders.”
-Mira Murati
Founder, Thinking Machines
thinkingmachines.ai
February 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
“Science is better when shared”
“Scientific progress is a collective effort. We believe that we'll most effectively advance humanity's understanding of AI by collaborating with the wider community of researchers and builders.”
-Mira Murati
Founder, Thinking Machines
thinkingmachines.ai
“Scientific progress is a collective effort. We believe that we'll most effectively advance humanity's understanding of AI by collaborating with the wider community of researchers and builders.”
-Mira Murati
Founder, Thinking Machines
thinkingmachines.ai
Researchers at University Birmingham used AI to analyze large datasets, identifying proteins with strong predictive potential for colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with over 1.9 million new cases diagnosed annually.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Researchers at University Birmingham used AI to analyze large datasets, identifying proteins with strong predictive potential for colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with over 1.9 million new cases diagnosed annually.
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Biology is a complex, intricate information system. When paired with AI, it can decipher some of life’s deepest mysteries. AlphaFold, with Isomorphic Labs, extends this opportunity, proving science can now advance at a pace once thought impossible. (Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
January 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Biology is a complex, intricate information system. When paired with AI, it can decipher some of life’s deepest mysteries. AlphaFold, with Isomorphic Labs, extends this opportunity, proving science can now advance at a pace once thought impossible. (Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
AlphaFold has folded 200M+ proteins, freely accessible via EMBL-EBI. Accessed by 2M+ scientists in 190 countries and cited 30,000+ times, developed with input from 30+ biosecurity and bioethics experts for safe and impactful use in scientific discovery. (Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
January 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
AlphaFold has folded 200M+ proteins, freely accessible via EMBL-EBI. Accessed by 2M+ scientists in 190 countries and cited 30,000+ times, developed with input from 30+ biosecurity and bioethics experts for safe and impactful use in scientific discovery. (Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
AlphaFold is unlocking across fields: from enzymes for plastic breakdown to understanding fertility mechanisms. It’s advancing research on antibiotic resistance, neglected diseases, and drug delivery. A game-changer in structural biology. #ai #science (Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
January 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Decades of data from the Protein Data Bank (~170,000 structures) provided the foundation for AlphaFold’s training. Achieving predictions accurate to less than an atom’s width has set a new gold standard in computational biology.
(Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
(Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
January 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Decades of data from the Protein Data Bank (~170,000 structures) provided the foundation for AlphaFold’s training. Achieving predictions accurate to less than an atom’s width has set a new gold standard in computational biology.
(Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
(Slide source: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind)
Protein folding: a 50-year puzzle. Levinthal’s Paradox shows why—a single protein can fold into ~10³⁰⁰ shapes, yet nature does it in milliseconds. Insights from Demis Hassabis at Nobel Prize Week highlight the complexity AI like AlphaFold is helping solve. (Slide source: DeepMind)
January 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Protein folding: a 50-year puzzle. Levinthal’s Paradox shows why—a single protein can fold into ~10³⁰⁰ shapes, yet nature does it in milliseconds. Insights from Demis Hassabis at Nobel Prize Week highlight the complexity AI like AlphaFold is helping solve. (Slide source: DeepMind)
On this New Year’s Day, 2025, let us look ahead with hope for remarkable scientific discoveries and meaningful medical progress. Together, may we uncover life’s mysteries and drive advancements that benefit everyone. Here’s to a year of curiosity, connection, and impact. Be well.
#science
#science
January 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
On this New Year’s Day, 2025, let us look ahead with hope for remarkable scientific discoveries and meaningful medical progress. Together, may we uncover life’s mysteries and drive advancements that benefit everyone. Here’s to a year of curiosity, connection, and impact. Be well.
#science
#science
Harriette Chick, British microbiologist, protein scientist, and nutritionist, laid the foundation for modern protein science. Her work on protein folding and function became a cornerstone for breakthroughs like AlphaFold.
#Science #AI #WomenInScience
#Science #AI #WomenInScience
December 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Harriette Chick, British microbiologist, protein scientist, and nutritionist, laid the foundation for modern protein science. Her work on protein folding and function became a cornerstone for breakthroughs like AlphaFold.
#Science #AI #WomenInScience
#Science #AI #WomenInScience
An international team of scientists has launched 115TB of validated scientific data to enable AI breakthroughs across disciplines! Two huge open-source datasets across dozens of fields, from bacteria to supernova!
The Well: github.com/PolymathicAI...
Multimodal Universe: github.com/MultimodalUn...
The Well: github.com/PolymathicAI...
Multimodal Universe: github.com/MultimodalUn...
December 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
An international team of scientists has launched 115TB of validated scientific data to enable AI breakthroughs across disciplines! Two huge open-source datasets across dozens of fields, from bacteria to supernova!
The Well: github.com/PolymathicAI...
Multimodal Universe: github.com/MultimodalUn...
The Well: github.com/PolymathicAI...
Multimodal Universe: github.com/MultimodalUn...
Scientific facts about a glowing red nose: The glowing red nose could be explained by specialized cells similar to those in bioluminescent organisms like anglerfish or fireflies. These cells might contain luciferase enzymes, producing light when interacting with certain chemicals in the body.
December 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Scientific facts about a glowing red nose: The glowing red nose could be explained by specialized cells similar to those in bioluminescent organisms like anglerfish or fireflies. These cells might contain luciferase enzymes, producing light when interacting with certain chemicals in the body.
🎶 Hark! The folded proteins sing,
Stable chains and everything.
Joyful folds in ribboned form,
Structures bright, precise, and warm.* 🎶
Life depends on such designs,
Aligned through microscopic lines.
Peace on Earth and molecules bring,
Hark! The folded proteins sing. 🎶
Stable chains and everything.
Joyful folds in ribboned form,
Structures bright, precise, and warm.* 🎶
Life depends on such designs,
Aligned through microscopic lines.
Peace on Earth and molecules bring,
Hark! The folded proteins sing. 🎶
December 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
🎶 Hark! The folded proteins sing,
Stable chains and everything.
Joyful folds in ribboned form,
Structures bright, precise, and warm.* 🎶
Life depends on such designs,
Aligned through microscopic lines.
Peace on Earth and molecules bring,
Hark! The folded proteins sing. 🎶
Stable chains and everything.
Joyful folds in ribboned form,
Structures bright, precise, and warm.* 🎶
Life depends on such designs,
Aligned through microscopic lines.
Peace on Earth and molecules bring,
Hark! The folded proteins sing. 🎶
“Scientists at Gladstone Institutes and the Innovative Genomics Institute led by Jennifer Doudna, PhD, used AlphaFold to predict the shapes of 67,715 proteins from nearly 4,500 species of viruses that infect eukaryotes (organisms including plants, animals, and humans.”
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December 8, 2024 at 5:34 PM
“Scientists at Gladstone Institutes and the Innovative Genomics Institute led by Jennifer Doudna, PhD, used AlphaFold to predict the shapes of 67,715 proteins from nearly 4,500 species of viruses that infect eukaryotes (organisms including plants, animals, and humans.”
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November 28, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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AlphaFold Server can generate highly accurate biomolecular structure predictions containing proteins, DNA, RNA, ligands, ions, and model chemical modifications for proteins and nucleic acids. AI cannot replace the mind of a scientist but it certainly can compliment. #ai
AlphaFold Server can generate highly accurate biomolecular structure predictions containing proteins, DNA, RNA, ligands, ions, and model chemical modifications for proteins and nucleic acids. AI cannot replace the mind of a scientist but it certainly can compliment. #ai
November 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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AlphaFold Server can generate highly accurate biomolecular structure predictions containing proteins, DNA, RNA, ligands, ions, and model chemical modifications for proteins and nucleic acids. AI cannot replace the mind of a scientist but it certainly can compliment. #ai
AlphaFold Server can generate highly accurate biomolecular structure predictions containing proteins, DNA, RNA, ligands, ions, and model chemical modifications for proteins and nucleic acids. AI cannot replace the mind of a scientist but it certainly can compliment. #ai
Thank you, Dr. Fauci. Even if so many other people will not say it.
November 21, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Thank you, Dr. Fauci. Even if so many other people will not say it.