AI-Designed Antivenoms: New Proteins to Block Deadly Snake Toxins

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rsedgwick · 2h ago

I almost forgot there were ML models besides LLMs! [RFdiffusion](https://www.bakerlab.org/2023/07/11/diffusion-model-for-prot...), used for the protein discovery, is a model somewhat related to diffusion-based image generation. So much of the attention right now is about what LLMs can do with their coding, agentic, and research capabilities as they get more and more powerful and self-improving. It's fun to be reminded that ground-breaking things still can come from "your dad's neural networks."

Also... just because I was checking through the results of the paper to see if it was actually an interesting result: "The SHRT binder provided complete protection (100%) to mice . . . . The LNG binder exhibited comparable efficacy, completely neutralizing α‐cobratoxin but not the non-target ScNtx"

ReptileMan · 1h ago

This means they also are amazing at designing venoms. Biological and chemical warfare in the ai age have the potential to be really fun and amusing

speed_spread · 2h ago

Now do spiders.

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