AI tool predicts function of unknown proteins
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that draws logical inferences about the function of unknown proteins promises to help scientists unravel the inner workings of the cell.
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that draws logical inferences about the function of unknown proteins promises to help scientists unravel the inner workings of the cell.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Molecular & Computational biology
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Bio & Medicine
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Cell & Microbiology
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Molecular & Computational biology
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Cell & Microbiology
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Biotechnology
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Biochemistry
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