RESEARCHERS USE AI TO DESIGN PROTEINS THAT BLOCK SNAKE VENOM TOXINS

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Researchers used AI tools like RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN to design proteins that inhibit snake venom toxins, showing potential for antivenoms that don't need refrigeration. They successfully created a protein that inhibits neurotoxic venom but faced challenges with toxins disrupting cell membranes. This showcases AI's power to solve complex biological problems that were previously difficult to tackle.