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Simulating primitive biological systems in a hypothetical fight club
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Researchers can simulate the impact of virus pressure on the protein receptor of a host that is receptive to multiple viruses to observe the different proteins and multi-protein systems fighting against each other. However, researchers interested in this kind of work are typically introverted and prefer avoiding socializing.
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The ultimate goal in understanding protein structures is to predict what they will look like from any given amino acid sequence.
24:47 - 27:15 (02:27)
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The ultimate goal in understanding protein structures is to predict what they will look like from any given amino acid sequence. Scientists hope to develop a computer program that can accurately predict protein structures without the need for extensive experimental testing.
ChapterSimulating primitive biological systems in a hypothetical fight club
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of simulating almost evolution of primitive biological systems, fighting against each other in simulation is discussed.
27:16 - 29:41 (02:25)
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The idea of simulating almost evolution of primitive biological systems, fighting against each other in simulation is discussed. The suggestion is to use reinforcement learning to simulate different proteins or multi-protein systems going to war against each other to observe the impacts of virus pressure on the protein in a host that is a receptor for multiple viruses.
ChapterSimulating primitive biological systems in a hypothetical fight club
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest speaker discusses the potential for collaboration between biologists and machine learning experts and the challenges in finding and working with the latter group.
29:41 - 30:33 (00:51)
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The guest speaker discusses the potential for collaboration between biologists and machine learning experts and the challenges in finding and working with the latter group.
ChapterSimulating primitive biological systems in a hypothetical fight club
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode explores the various categories of viruses and bacteria that can cause fatal infections in humans, from exotic diseases like Ebola and Marburg to more common illnesses like influenza and Staphylococcus aureus.
30:33 - 32:50 (02:17)
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This episode explores the various categories of viruses and bacteria that can cause fatal infections in humans, from exotic diseases like Ebola and Marburg to more common illnesses like influenza and Staphylococcus aureus.