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Evolutionary Scale made headlines with their "GFP Breakthrough," where ESM3 was able to create a brand new green fluorescent protein (GFP) - something that would have taken nature hundreds of millions of years to evolve. By asking ESM3 to generate potential new GFP proteins, the team was able to test the model's creations in the lab and identify a completely novel, brightly shining GFP that has never been seen in nature.
Real-World Applications: Transforming Drug Discovery and Material Science
The implications of ESM3's abilities go far beyond just cool science. This technology could have a significant impact on real-world challenges, such as:
Drug Discovery: ESM3 could be used to design proteins that target specific disease pathways with incredible accuracy, leading to more effective treatments with fewer side effects. It could also help identify potential drug targets and enable personalized medicine.
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