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Trump's science advisers: how they could influence his second presidency


Published on 2025-01-17 17:02:19 - Nature
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  • The president-elect quickly nominated confidantes with a focus on AI, but their recommendations for the rest of science remain unclear.

The article from Nature discusses the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the field of drug discovery. It highlights how AI can accelerate the process of identifying new drug candidates by analyzing vast datasets, predicting molecular interactions, and optimizing drug properties. Key points include AI's ability to sift through large chemical libraries to find promising compounds, its role in reducing the time and cost associated with traditional drug development, and the integration of AI with other technologies like high-throughput screening and gene editing. The article also touches on the challenges, such as the need for high-quality data, the complexity of biological systems, and ethical considerations regarding AI's role in healthcare. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts between AI experts, biologists, and chemists to refine these tools, aiming to bring more effective treatments to market faster.

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[ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00132-0 ]