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Molecular science VR startup Nanome launches AI copilot MARA

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San Diego-based Nanome, a startup that allows scientists to understand 3D molecular structures in virtual reality, today announced the launch of a generative AI copilot called MARA.

Available through a ChatGPT-like web interface, MARA serves as an assistant of sorts for chemists working in biopharma research and development by providing insights critical to the research process. It can execute routine cheminformatics tasks and provide informative responses to scientific queries, the company said.

The move comes as many continue to raise questions about the potential of AI in critical areas such as drug discovery – and is expected to culminate into a more comprehensive version of MARA that will serve scientists in virtual environments.

“Whether you belong to a prestigious pharmaceutical research and development facility equipped with their own proprietary algorithms or a burgeoning biotech startup seeking a ready-to-use solution, Nanome’s MARA can be tailored to your lab’s unique needs,” Nanome’s CEO Steve McCloskey said in a statement.

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