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A small-molecule TNIK inhibitor targets fibrosis in preclinical and clinical models

We identify …an anti-fibrotic target using a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) approach. Using AI-driven methodology, we generated INS018_055, …which exhibits desirable drug-like properties …This work was completed in roughly 18 months …demonstrates the capabilities of our generative AI-driven drug-discovery pipeline.

March 8, 2024
A small-molecule TNIK inhibitor targets fibrosis in preclinical and clinical models
Korean researchers power-shame Nvidia with new neural AI chip — claim 625 times less power draw, 41 times smaller

…claiming that the C-Transformer uses 625 times less power and is 41x smaller than the green team's A100 Tensor Core GPU. It also reveals that the Samsung fabbed chip's achievements largely stem from refined neuromorphic computing technology.

March 8, 2024
Korean researchers power-shame Nvidia with new neural AI chip — claim 625 times less power draw, 41 times smaller
Dark energy remains a mystery. Maybe AI can help crack the code

If you wanted to get this level of precision and understanding of dark energy without AI, you'd have to collect the same data three more times in different patches of the sky.

March 8, 2024
Dark energy remains a mystery. Maybe AI can help crack the code
Saudi Aramco unveils industry’s first generative AI model

…the AI model would analyse drilling plans, geological data, historic drilling time and costs as well as recommend the most ideal well options.

March 7, 2024
Saudi Aramco unveils industry’s first generative AI model
Generalized biomolecular modeling and design with RoseTTAFold All-Atom

Deep learning methods have revolutionized protein structure prediction and design but are currently limited to protein-only systems…0RoseTTAFold All-Atom (RFAA) combines a residue-based representation of amino acids and DNA bases with an atomic representation of all other groups to model assemblies containing proteins, nucleic acids, small molecules, metals, and covalent modifications given their sequences and chemical structures.

March 7, 2024
Generalized biomolecular modeling and design with RoseTTAFold All-Atom
Repurposing Diabetes Drug for Depression

New research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, may reduce symptoms of depression.

March 6, 2024
Repurposing Diabetes Drug for Depression
Will these reprogrammed elephant cells ever make a mammoth?

The breakthrough — announced today by the de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, Texas — is an early technical success in Colossal’s high-profile effort to engineer elephants with woolly mammoth traits.

March 6, 2024
Will these reprogrammed elephant cells ever make a mammoth?
Qatar Airways Showcases New Features of World’s First AI Virtual Digital Human Cabin Crew

Qatar Airways is the world’s first airline to develop the Artificial Intelligence powered digital human cabin crew to assist its passengers in designing curated travel experiences.

March 6, 2024
Qatar Airways Showcases New Features of World’s First AI Virtual Digital Human Cabin Crew
Cutting-Edge AI Identifies New Catalysts for Hydrogen Electrolysis

This advancement demonstrates the power of AI in accelerating material discovery, potentially shortening the research timeline from years to months and advancing efforts towards carbon neutrality.

March 6, 2024
Cutting-Edge AI Identifies New Catalysts for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Artificial Intelligence Could Trigger a Natural Gas Boom in Europe

Machine Learning software capable of sampling large volumes of 3D seismic, breaking down wave forms to identify unique patterns, and revealing new targets for the drill bit that the human eye has never seen. That completely changes exploration. Artificial Intelligence Could Trigger a Natural Gas Boom in Europe

March 4, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Could Trigger a Natural Gas Boom in Europe