148 - Abstracts: September 13, 2023

Abstracts is a podcast series that brings the latest research achievements to its audience in short, compelling conversations. In the first episode of the series, Dr. Ava Amini and Dr. Kevin K. Yang, both Senior Researchers at Microsoft Health Futures, join host Dr. Gretchen Huizinga to talk about their recently published paper titled "Protein generation with evolutionary diffusion: Sequence is all you need." The study introduces EvoDiff, a set of models that utilizes evolutionary-scale protein data to streamline the process of designing novel proteins. The research has promising applications in generating new vaccines to combat diseases and improving plastic recycling methods. This podcast offers insight into the latest advancements in the world of protein engineering and highlights the potential benefits for society.

The episode is available on Spotify and is a must-listen for those interested in staying up-to-date with the latest scientific research.