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Has machine learning made tangible improvements in drug discovery efficiency?
That sounds promising. Can you give me an example of how machine learning has been used in drug discovery?
Sure. One example is the development of a new antibiotic called halicin. Using machine learning, researchers screened over 107 million compounds to identify halicin as a potential antibiotic. It was then tested in the lab and found to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, including some that are resistant to traditional antibiotics.