AI Uncovers the Molecular Finger Trap (IMAGE)

Auburn University Department of Physics

AI Uncovers the Molecular Finger Trap

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Proteins can form “catch-bonds” that tighten under force, much like a finger trap. Using artificial intelligence and molecular simulations, Auburn scientists uncovered how these bonds strengthen almost instantly, offering clues for medicine and materials science.

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Rafael C. Bernardi - Auburn Physics

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