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link.springer.comHalogenated benzofuran compounds show selective MAO-B inhibition in lab tests
Researchers synthesized ten halogenated benzofuran derivatives and tested their ability to inhibit monoamine oxidase enzymes. One compound, BF2, demonstrated the strongest and most selective MAO-B inhibition with a reversible mechanism.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTwo AI Systems Use Agent Teams to Generate Hypotheses and Analyze Lab Data
Two research teams have described AI systems that coordinate multiple agents to form hypotheses, design experiments, and process results. The systems still require human oversight at key steps but completed drug-repurposing tasks in hours rather than weeks.
prnewswire.comSandboxAQ Integrates Drug Discovery Models With Claude AI
SandboxAQ has integrated its scientific models into Anthropic's Claude AI system. The partnership allows users to access quantitative drug discovery and materials science tools through a conversational interface.
EuronewsZuckerberg and Chan Launch Biohub Initiative for AI Models of Human Cells
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have initiated a five-year project through Biohub to develop AI models of human cells. The effort aims to generate vast datasets for biological research, with $500 million in total funding. Data will be freely available to global resear…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOpenAI Releases GPT-Rosalind, AI Model Tailored for Biology and Drug Discovery
OpenAI announced GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model designed for research in biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. The model is named after scientist Rosalind Franklin and targets scientific workflows involving molecules, proteins, and disease biology.…