Westlake University releases Pinal protein design AI

Researchers at Westlake University have developed an AI system called Pinal that allows scientists to design new proteins using plain-language functional descriptions instead of complex technical specifications. In lab tests, the system successfully generated proteins for four distinct challenges, including a fluorescent protein and an enzyme that breaks down PET plastic. Additionally, a separate collaboration released Carbon-X, an open-source model capable of answering questions about gene sequences, predicting mutation outcomes, and generating new DNA. Open article →