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Google Biotech & Health

Google Deepmind and Isomorphic Labs Announce AlphaFold 3

Chris McKay• May 8, 2024 • 2 min read

This new version addresses that limitation by modelling how proteins interact with a broader range of molecular partners. This includes DNA, RNA, small molecules (ligands), and even chemical modifications that play a crucial role in cellular function and disease development.

Biotech & Health

Profluent Unveils OpenCRISPR-1, an AI-Designed Gene Editor

Chris McKay• April 23, 2024 • 2 min read

The implications of OpenCRISPR-1 are vast and could usher in a new era of genetic medicine where treatments are not only more effective but also more accessible.

Venture Capital Startups Biotech & Health

Baseimmune Closes $11.3M Series A to Accelerate AI-Designed Vaccines

Richard Banfield• February 26, 2024 • 2 min read

Founded in 2019, Baseimmune leverages proprietary deep learning algorithms to predict future mutations of pathogens and design synthetic antigen proteins that can provide broader, longer-lasting immune protection.

Venture Capital Startups Biotech & Health

Bioptimus Raises $35M Seed Funding to Build Biology Foundation Models

Richard Banfield• February 20, 2024 • 1 min read

Bioptimus’ mission is to accelerate innovation in biomedicine using the latest advancements in AI, specifically large language models.

Microsoft Biotech & Health

AI Speeds Up Hunt for New Infectious Disease Treatments

Chris McKay• January 16, 2024 • 2 min read

Researchers successfully used generative AI and foundation models to design several small molecule inhibitors for essential target proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and coronaviruses.

Google Biotech & Health

Isomorphic Labs Partners with Eli Lilly and Novartis to Propel AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Chris McKay• January 7, 2024 • 2 min read

With a combined value of about $3B, the high-profile deals underscore the immense faith that industry leaders have in AI-driven drug discovery as the future of medicine R&D.

Biotech & Health

AI-Discovered Antibiotics Show Promise Against Deadly MRSA

Chris McKay• December 21, 2023 • 2 min read

Published in Nature, the study reveals that these compounds effectively eliminate MRSA in lab dishes and mouse models, while demonstrating minimal toxicity to human cells.

Venture Capital Startups Biotech & Health

Elucid Secures $80 Million to Drive Adoption of AI-Powered Cardiac Imaging

Chris McKay• November 10, 2023 • 1 min read

The company says it will leverage the new capital to expand commercialization and clinical research efforts for its suite of cardiac imaging analysis products.

Google Biotech & Health

Google Teases Next Generation of AlphaFold, Expanding AI Structure Prediction Beyond Proteins

Chris McKay• October 31, 2023 • 3 min read

This next-generation AlphaFold signifies a dramatic leap in performance and showcases the potential of AI to enhance our understanding of molecular biology.

Google Biotech & Health Research

Google DeepMind's New AI Tool Helps Pinpoint the Causes of Genetic Diseases

Chris McKay• September 22, 2023 • 3 min read

In a recently published paper in Science, it was revealed that AlphaMissense had classified a staggering 89% of all possible missense variants — illuminating the pathogenic or benign nature of these mutations.

Venture Capital Startups Biotech & Health

Medeloop Secures $8M to Pioneer AI-Powered Health Research

Chris McKay• September 21, 2023 • 2 min read

The platform aims to merge artificial intelligence with healthcare data, offering research professionals an integrated suite of tools that could radically reduce the timeline for medical discovery.

Venture Capital Biotech & Health

Generate:Biomedicines Closes $273 Million Series C to Advance AI-Powered Drug Pipeline

Chris McKay• September 14, 2023 • 2 min read

Funding will advance pipeline of 17 existing programs and approximately 10 new starts annually.

Biotech & Health Microsoft

Paige and Microsoft are Building the World's Largest AI Model to Detect Cancer

Chris McKay• September 9, 2023 • 2 min read

The companies believe the model will enable major leaps in accuracy as well as entirely new capabilities for cancer detection and diagnostics.

Venture Capital Biotech & Health

Inceptive Raises $100 Million to Design New Vaccines and Therapies with AI

Chris McKay• September 7, 2023 • 2 min read

Investors are betting big on startups like Inceptive that are merging biotech and AI. This funding round triples Inceptive's valuation to over $300 million since it's $20M seed round in 2021.

Research Biotech & Health

Researchers Used AI to Give a Paralyzed Woman Her Voice Back

Chris McKay• August 23, 2023 • 2 min read

Not only does the implant use Ann's brain signals to generate speech, but it also animates a digital avatar with facial expressions, mimicking the natural nuances of human communication.

Biotech & Health Venture Capital

Genesis Therapeutics Closes $200M Series B to Advance AI-Discovered Drug Pipeline

Chris McKay• August 21, 2023 • 2 min read

The oversubscribed round was co-led by an undisclosed U.S. life sciences investor and returning lead investor Andreessen Horowitz.

Healthcare Biotech & Health

Generative AI is Transforming Healthcare: What Does That Mean for You?

Chris McKay• March 19, 2023 • 2 min read

Learn about the groundbreaking impact of generative AI in healthcare, including faster drug discovery, more accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and efficient operations.