Virtual cells built from 4D AI models and 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery

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Mitochondria—tiny structures that convert nutrients into energy—are often depicted as discrete kidney bean-shaped objects.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:05 UTC.

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