This year’s winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry are David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper. They were recognized for their groundbreaking research on protein structures, which is of great importance to science and medicine.  

David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have contributed to the understanding of how proteins take on their three-dimensional shapes, which is crucial to many biological processes. Their work is opening up new possibilities in drug design and understanding diseases at the molecular level. Their research makes it possible to model protein structures more accurately, accelerating the development of new therapies and drugs.  

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honors. This year’s winners join the ranks of outstanding scientists whose discoveries are changing our lives for the better. Their work not only expands our knowledge of fundamental biological processes, but also has a direct impact on the development of medicine and biotechnology.  

David Baker is a professor at the University of Washington and director of the Institute for Protein Design. Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper are associated with DeepMind, where they conduct research on artificial intelligence and its applications in biology. Their joint achievements are proof of how an interdisciplinary approach can lead to breakthroughs.  

We congratulate the winners and look forward to their exciting future discoveries. Their work is an inspiration to young scientists around the world and demonstrates the importance of striving to understand complex biological processes.  

Illustration: a protein can consist of tens to thousands of amino acids © Johan Jarnestad / The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 

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