Synthetic Cell: AI-Powered Protein Factory

Artificial cells and AI are coming together to revolutionize protein design—enabling fast, scalable, and sustainable production without live cell fermentation.

Meat sample in open disposable plastic cell culture dish in modern laboratory or production facility. (Photo credit: anyaivanova / istock)

Cornell University will develop a platform where AI is being used in conjunction with artificial cells to design better alternative proteins. The system will generate and screen custom protein sequences using virtual taste and texture models, enabling high-throughput, scalable, and eco-friendly manufacturing.

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