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New AlphaFold Database release adds viral protein complexes to support pandemic preparedness

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What happened

AI-predicted protein complex structures for more than 2,800 viruses are now openly available in the AlphaFold Database.

To better understand and protect against emerging pathogens, the dataset prioritizes proteomes from viral families known to infect humans.

Key facts

  • AI-predicted protein complex structures for more than 2,800 viruses are now openly available in the AlphaFold Database.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:40:11 UTC.

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