Scientists Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Protein Structure Prediction with AlphaFold2 AI

Oct 9, 2024, 10:08 AM

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists, including Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David, for their groundbreaking work on protein structure prediction using artificial intelligence. Their development of AlphaFold2, an AI model, has solved a 50-year-old problem in predicting the complex structures of proteins. This breakthrough has significant implications for the field of chemistry and beyond, as it brings the dream of fully understanding and mastering the chemical tools of life within reach. The NobelPrize recognized the benefits of AI for science through this award.