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AlphaFold

Alphafold is a new way of studying proteins. Proteins are special molecules that help your body do many different things like digest food and fight off viruses. Scientists have been trying to figure out how proteins are put together for many years. Alphafold is a new way of looking at proteins that helps scientists understand how they work better. It uses special computers and mathematics to make pictures of proteins and show how the pieces fit together. This information makes it easier to study proteins, which helps scientists find new medicines and treatments for diseases.
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