The AI Revolution in Biology: From Vaccines to Protein Engineering with Amelie Schreiber

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In this groundbreaking episode of the Cognitive Revolution, we explore the intersection of AI and biology with expert Amelie Schreiber. Learn about the advances in drug design, protein network engineering, and the unfolding AI revolution in scientific discovery. Discover the implications for human health, longevity, and the future of biological research. Join us as we delve into an exciting conversation that may redefine our understanding of biology and medicine.

Further links :

Follow Amelie here : https://x.com/amelie_iska, https://huggingface.co/AmelieSchreiber

Read Amelie's blog here : https://huggingface.co/blog/AmelieSchreiber/protein-optimization-and-design

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:53) Introduction to Amelie Schreiber and the Podcast

(00:08:59) Understanding Protein Interactions

(00:11:45) Traditional Methods vs. AI Approaches

(00:13:51) Molecular Dynamics and AI Models

(00:18:02) AlphaFold and Protein Structure Prediction

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(00:20:51) Protein Dynamics and New AI Models

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(00:34:22) Challenges in Protein Interaction Models

(00:44:44) Generalization and Data Splitting in AI Models

(00:48:43) Advanced AI Models for Protein Complexes

(00:52:25) Practical Applications of AI in Biochemistry

(01:01:53) Designing Protein Sequences with Ligand and PNN

(01:05:19) Binder Design and Fold Conditioning

(01:08:48) Challenges and Bottlenecks in Drug Discovery

(01:16:09) Adoption and Accessibility of New Technologies

(01:21:04) Future Prospects and Ethical Considerations

(01:37:08) The Role of AI Agents in Biological Research

(01:40:18) Balancing Innovation and Safety in Biotechnology