AI helps find hidden human proteins and reveals what they do

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New research shows how artificial intelligence, combined with advanced experimental science, can help find "hidden" and unexplored proteins in the human body and reveal what they actually do, according to a new study published in Nature.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:05 UTC.

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