Thanks to DALL-E, the Race to Make Artificial Protein Drugs Is On

Remember when predicting protein shapes using AI was the breakthrough of the year? Having solved nearly all protein structures known to biology, AI is now turning to a new challenge: designing proteins from scratch. Far from an academic pursuit, the endeavor is a potential game-changer for drug discovery. Having the ability to draw up protein drugs for any given target inside the body--such as those triggering cancer growth and spread--could launch a new universe of medicines to tackle our worst medical foes. It's no wonder multiple AI powerhouses are answering the challenge.