Proteins start out in cells as strings of amino acids, kind of like strings of beads. Then they fold into complex structures — structures that reflect the key functions they play in health and disease. But the way these proteins fold into their final structure is incredibly difficult to predict. The so-called "protein-folding problem" stumped scientists for decades.
Recently, AI has made remarkable strides in tackling this problem. But has it truly been solved?
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Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger has stepped down as acting head of NIAID amid reported leadership changes, raising concerns about infectious disease preparedness.
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A gradual drop in physical activity among older adults may signal more than normal aging, sometimes reflecting early cognitive changes, mood issues, or health problems that deserve timely attention.
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New UK study reveals diesel exhaust, woodsmoke, cooking emissions, and cleaning products can alter brain activity and lung function in just four hours.
