Jerry Xu, 17, wins $90,000 Regeneron Science Talent Search prize
Technology
Jerry Xu, a 17-year-old from Lexington, Massachusetts, just won $90,000 at the Regeneron Science Talent Search for his AI project that makes studying proteins way easier.
His model translates tricky 3-D protein structures into simple numbers, helping scientists quickly figure out what those proteins might do.
Xu's model reduces compute, speeds analysis
Xu's approach speeds up protein analysis and cuts down on the computer power needed to search massive databases.
This could help researchers discover new functions in proteins faster.
His win also highlights how AI is making big waves in biology and shows what young minds can achieve when they dive into science.