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STAT+: Seattle scientists launch $95 million AI biology effort

STAT+ reports that Seattle scientists have launched a $95 million AI biology effort, with Nobel laureate David Baker unveiling a new accelerator to use AI to map nature's design rules. The initiative aims to apply artificial intelligence to biological research, potentially accelerating discoveries in drug development and other areas.

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STAT+: Seattle scientists launch $95 million AI biology effort
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