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AlphaFold goes viral: database adds protein complexes of common viruses
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AlphaFold goes viral: database adds protein complexes of common viruses

So: AlphaFold just got a big upgrade with over 8,000 virus protein pairs added to its database, including those from monkeypox and other human-infecting viruses. This is huge because viral proteins often work in pairs or complexes, and before this, viruses were a bit of a blind spot in the database. Researchers carefully identified accurate viral protein sequences, overcoming tricky challenges like polyproteins, to make these predictions possible. And here's the thing - this new data is a goldmine for scientists studying viral infections and could boost pandemic preparedness worldwide.
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