AI-designed protein shells could make vaccines more effective

Structure of the protein molecule. Molecular model of human enzyme on a black background.

Protein shells designed using AI had no imperfections Shutterstock/Sergei Drozd AI can design extremely dense protein shells that could one day lead to more potent vaccines. The genetic material of viruses is housed in protein shells. Similar shells made in the lab are used in vaccines, encapsulating molecules that induce an immune response in the … Read more

Gel injected into living animals turns into an electrode

The electrode gel darkened in a zebrafish’s transparent tail as it hardened Xenofon Strakosas An injectable gel that transforms into a conductive material inside the body has been shown not to disrupt the swimming ability of zebrafish, and was also used to control the muscles of dead leeches. Eventually, it could be injected into human … Read more