5. Finding New Life in Japan's Hot Springs
While studying virobes in the hot springs of Japan, Dr. Snun-Ichi Urayama's group discovered unusual bacteria. Using Alfafold to predict their protein structures, the team confirmed that they belong to a widespread, previously known family, revealing a new branch of molecular evolution.
These five stories from the Asia-Pacific region represent just a fraction of what scientists have discovered since we launched alphafold. From targeting neglected diseases to rewriting evolutionary history, Alfafold has fundamentally changed biological research, empowering the global community of scientists to accelerate their work and humanity's greatest challenges.
Read more about alphafold – including its recognition and Nobel prize in chemistry – on the Google Depmind Blog.
