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Google’s New AI Technology May Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
The AI model, called AlphaProteo, can design targeted protein binders, promising breakthroughs in cancer treatments and diseases like diabetes.
Proteins are integral to many biological processes within the human body. They play a crucial role in our immune system, helping us to fend off diseases and maintain overall health.
Until now, developing protein molecules for medical purposes has been a time-consuming, expensive, and complex process. However, advancements in artificial intelligence have significantly improved the process, making it more efficient and accessible.
Recently, Google DeepMind researchers introduced a cutting-edge AI-powered model that can create protein binders targeting specific proteins. The groundbreaking development allows scientists to design custom protein molecules that specifically target only cancerous cells while minimizing harm to healthy ones. Hopefully, this will lead to more effective and less harmful treatments for cancer patients.
The newly developed AI model, known as AlphaProteo, also promises to be a game-changer in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic illnesses such as diabetes.
This isn’t Google DeepMind’s first foray into using AI for protein research. In 2021, the company launched AlphaFold, another AI-powered system aimed at predicting the structure of proteins. AlphaProteo builds upon this foundation, further advancing AI’s role in medical research.
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The system’s training involved large datasets from the Protein Data Bank and insights from Google’s previous AI research. By leveraging this wealth of data, AlphaProteo avoids the need for traditional, resource-intensive testing methods, saving both time and money.
One of the most significant achievements during AlphaProteo’s testing phase was the strength of the protein binders it produced. On average, these binders were ten times more effective than current designs. The research also included testing protein binders for various target molecules, including those related to diseases like COVID-19 and leukemia.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.
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